Given our incredible growth, we are looking to add an accomplished and highly motivated Agency Partner to expand and accelerate our media agency growth in the North America. Reporting to the VP, NorAm Agency Partnerships, you will drive scalable business growth by leading the relationship with key growth agencies - leading the relationships across executive, operational, social, and activation teams.

Success in this role means establishing strong agency partnerships - evidenced by scaled agency growth (net new revenue & net new client adoption). Critical enablers are: establishing MSA, developing proprietary custom solutions that help both the agency and Smartly grow - ensuring media agencies are maximizing the use of Smartly solutions.

Ultimately this role will drive significant revenue growth with Smartly positioned as a preferred partner.

As an Agency Partner, you will...

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive agency growth strategy to drive spend and platform usage
  • Drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships with agencies, measured by increased sales, market share and spend share in an agency
  • Proactively win new business opportunities through robust pipeline management to meet quarterly and annual objectives
  • Navigate and build relationships across complex agency structures (C-Suite, Investment, Client Leadership, Social Activation, etc..)
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key agency stakeholders & social teams
  • Foster long-term collaborative partnerships with local agencies
  • Confidently communicate and present to agency C-Suite and social activation teams, conveying Smartly's value proposition
  • Acquire and maintain a solid understanding of the value proposition of the platform, as well as the existing and future needs of new prospects and existing customers
  • Coach, enable and partner with agencies to effectively pitch new business, with Smartly as a core value to their service

We’re looking for you, if you have...

  • 7+ years of sales and business development experience in ad-tech and/or media agencies
  • Experience with Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snap, Google and knowledge of any self-serve platform, auction, or programmatic ad products is a plus
  • Media experience within the NORAM region is preferred
  • Understanding of SaaS ecosystems and its value proposition
  • Proven record of meeting and exceeding quota on a consistent basis
  • Ability to build connections and engage confidently with a variety of audiences, including C-level decision makers, and ideally have strong agency contacts in the region
  • Ability to collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams (product, marketing, engineering, customer success, etc.)
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with agency C-Suite and social activation teams
  • Understanding of agency services, their business models, and the role they play within media and creative industries.
  • Strong spoken and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to work in our Chicago office at least 3 days a week (hybrid).
  • Are willing to travel across the NORAM region for meetings, conferences and industry events

Perks and Benefits...

  • Five weeks paid time off (PTO), 11 company paid holidays, unlimited sick days
  • Generous healthcare packages & mental health benefits
  • Monthly wellness benefit and learning reimbursement opportunities 
  • 401K plus matching & equity grants for all new Smartlies
  • Volunteer time off days & company donation matching opportunities 
  • Choice of computer (MAC or PC)
  • And so much more…

 

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Meet Smartly

Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. We are the only company managing creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $5B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.

Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 650+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

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