Partnerships Lead - US at Smadex SLU – Austin, Texas

Smadex is a global leader in the programmatic space, providing a world-class DSP for mobile, CTV, and video. As we scale our footprint across the Americas, we are looking for a strategic powerhouse to lead our partnership efforts. You will be the face of Smadex to the industry’s most important players, moving beyond simple networking to build high-value, sustainable alliances that drive revenue and product innovation.

The Role:
We are looking for a senior partnerships professional to lead and scale Smadex’s strategic relationships across the Americas. This role will own the regional partnerships strategy, drive supply and measurement collaborations, and represent Smadex as a key market ambassador.

The ideal candidate combines deep AdTech expertise with strong commercial acumen and an established industry network.

What you will do:

• Strategic Relationship Management
  Act as the senior ambassador for Smadex across the Americas, owning executive relationships with key partners, including SSPs, MMPs, data providers, and direct publishers. Foster long-term, value-driven collaborations that support Smadex’s growth and product innovation.
• Partnership Strategy & Lifecycle Management
  Design and execute a comprehensive partnerships roadmap for the region. Balance the optimization and expansion of existing top-tier partnerships with the identification, evaluation, and onboarding of new high-impact opportunities that drive supply quality, scale, and competitive advantage.
• Supply & Ecosystem Expansion
  Strengthen Smadex’s access to premium inventory and strategic integrations by developing partnerships across mobile, in-app, and emerging channels. Identify opportunities to unlock differentiated supply, data, and measurement capabilities.
• Company Ambassador & Industry Presence
  Serve as the primary face of Smadex at major industry events, conferences, and panels across the Americas. Represent our brand, communicate our vision, and cultivate senior-level networking opportunities to position Smadex at the forefront of the AdTech ecosystem.
• Deal Architecture & Negotiation
  Lead the full partnership lifecycle - from initial outreach and strategic evaluation through commercial structuring, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing performance governance.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  Collaborate closely with Sales, Account Management, Product, Legal, and Technical teams to ensure successful partner integrations, joint business planning, and revenue growth.

Skills and requirements:

• 5+ years of AdTech experience within a DSP, SSP, MMP, Ad Network, or related ecosystem player.
• Strong understanding of programmatic advertising, with a focus on mobile marketing technologies and supply dynamics.
• Proven track record of building and scaling strategic partnerships in the Americas region.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to pitch, present, and influence senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to build deep partnerships through relationship management and consultative selling.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

• Great compensation package tailored to the U.S. market.
• Career pathing and continued education available
• Highly engaged leadership to support you in your position and career
• Opportunity for international travel
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• 401k matching
• Summer Fridays & Team building events