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VP of Strategic Relationships (Demand Platforms)

OpenX

OpenX

Customer Service
Remote · United States
Posted on Friday, May 5, 2023
Company at a Glance
OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.
At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.
OpenX is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Relationships with significant experience in the programmatic ecosystem. This executive will represent OpenX to leading DSPs and other demand partners. The focus of this role will be on finding strategic, long-term partnership opportunities that leverage the OpenX exchange platform, identity/data assets, and CTV publisher product suite to drive increased value for demand partners and OpenX.
The Vice President of Strategic Relationships is an important member of the team and is expected to leverage deep knowledge of DSPs and the programmatic ecosystem in order to enhance and improve our product suite, refine our value proposition and broaden our understanding of the markets in which we compete. This person will own OpenX’s strategic relationship with their assigned DSPs, work on prospecting new DSP partners and serve as a partner to the other DSP-facing teams, such as Account Management, Sales Engineering and Product.
This is a remote role with a location preference of NY, CHI, or LA.

Areas of Responsibilities

  • Establish and foster executive relationships at the DSPs to gain direct insight into their business and technical planning
  • Forge relationships with the DSP Agency and Client teams to ensure that OpenX is at the top of the consideration set for exchange and deal growth
  • Identify new upsell opportunities for revenue growth around PMP/PG deals, OpenX 1st party data, audience extension, and identity solutions
  • Prospect and close new DSPs relationships Partner with Account Management to own a book of strategic top DSPs and manage all aspects of the business - revenue, exec touchpoints, contracts, and account plans
  • Work to align DSP and other demand platform roadmaps with the OpenX product roadmap to ensure development paths are in synch with partners
  • Evangelize OpenX in the industry as a transparent, sustainable, and efficient path to demand and represent OpenX as a brand ambassador at various industry events
  • Be a thought leader in the organization to push forward key business initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • 12+ years of programmatic sales experience in ad tech or at a programmatic publisher
  • Ability to engage in strategic conversations with senior-level executives
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding quota targets and leading successful partnerships with top tier clients
  • Deep programmatic industry knowledge and strong understanding of publishers, ad tech platforms, and retail media networks
  • Exceptional verbal, written, communication and presentation skills
  • High energy, self-motivated and passionate about working in a fast-paced startup environment

Desired Requirements

  • Programmatic experience with DSPs and other demand platforms, data platforms, and/or suppliers
  • CTV programmatic experience preferred
  • Highly organized, with experience successfully managing multiple projects to tight deadlines
  • A clear understanding of SSPs/exchanges and programmatic buying fundamentals
  • Ability to travelAbility to thrive in a dynamic, team-focused environment delivering against tight deadlines.
  • Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills and strong business judgment
OpenX VALUES
Our five company values form a solid bedrock serving to define us as a group and guide the company. Our values remind us that how we do things often matters as much as what we do.
WE ARE ONE
We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture
WE ARE CUSTOMER CENTRIC
We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.
OPENX IS OURS
We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.
WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK
We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally.
WE EVOLVE FAST
We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.
OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities.
It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.
OpenX Applicant Privacy Policy
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Effective Date: March 1, 2022