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Head of Agency Partnerships – Wpp – Publicis
Company | MiQ |
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Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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Salary | $210000 – $240000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in agency partnerships, business development, or account management within the advertising, media, or technology industries.
- Strong knowledge of agency structures, media planning/buying, and digital marketing strategies.
- Proven ability to build and manage high-value, C-level relationships with agency stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.
- Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Highly organized with a proactive and results-driven mindset.
- Strong collaborative nature and ability to work across functions with multiple business partners.
- Advanced understanding of programmatic and a strong sense of the adtech industry at-large.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key agency holding company partners, acting as their primary point of contact.
- Identify opportunities to expand agency partnerships, increase engagement, and drive revenue growth.
- Create, manage, and deliver regular business reviews with key executive stakeholders.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on market trends, agency feedback, and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with internal teams (including Sales, Marketing, and Product) to create tailored solutions that meet agency needs.
- Lead negotiations and manage contracts, ensuring favorable terms and driving long-term collaboration.
- Organize and participate in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to strengthen agency relationships.
- Track, analyze, and report on the performance of agency partnerships to optimize strategies and improve outcomes.
- Be a thought leader in the industry, staying up-to-date with industry trends, the competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities in the agency space.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Gong) and partnership management platforms is a plus.