VP, Global Agency Partnerships

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

Job Summary

Freewheel is at the forefront of revolutionizing the premium video digital landscape, with offices spanning across global hubs like New York, London, and Paris. We're on a mission to empower our clients with unparalleled solutions and opportunities in the ever-evolving world of digital media.

We're hiring a dynamic and experienced Head of Agency Partnerships to spearhead our strategic initiatives. Based in our vibrant NY office, you'll be the driving force behind our agency collaborations, reporting directly to the US CRO and working closely with executive leadership to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.
The right candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a knack for cultivating strong relationships and identifying avenues for revenue growth. As our ideal candidate, you'll bring a wealth of experience in media and ad tech leadership and a proven track record in fostering high-performing partnerships across the buy and sell side.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to our global agency partners, uncovering strategic opportunities that drive revenue growth.
• Spearhead the commercialization structure for agency partnerships for FreeWheel globally, ensuring seamless collaboration and mutual success.
• Leverage your expertise to drive thought leadership, foster long term agency partnerships, and enhance revenue streams from our digital ecosystem.
• Foster close communication and alignment with clients (Publishers & Agencies) and FreeWheel leadership to maximize strategies and drive collaboration.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop scalable programs and outreach initiatives tailored to agencies.
• Cultivate a high-performing team culture centered around accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Represent Freewheel at industry events, embodying our values and establishing a strong presence in the collective consciousness of the industry.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional emotional IQ with proven ability to facilitate relationship-building, conflict resolution, effective communication, adaptability, influencing and negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent understanding of and passion for overall advertising ecosystem and especially premium video advertising.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in media, account management, or product solution selling within the agency landscape.
• Extensive leadership experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of managing agency relationships or programs at a platform level.
• Expert knowledge of premium video media, with a focus on programmatic advertising.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Experience in media or related industries, preferably with a background in TV or programmatic advertising.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

If you're ready to make a significant impact in shaping the future of digital media and driving transformative agency partnerships, we want to hear from you. Join us at Freewheel and be part of an exciting journey towards innovation and growth.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this ro