Director, Partnerships

Amplifi is dentsu’s commercial innovation arm—building growth solutions that amplify the network, drive efficiency, and deliver measurable impact for clients. Our teams span Client Success, Commercial, Solutions, Activation, Data/Technology/Analytics, Revenue Operations, and Business Strategy, all working together to power the network’s most effective partnerships and products.

Overview
Director, Partnerships will report into the EVP, Commercial. This hybrid role is based in New York and helps shape and lead the commercial strategy for North America. The role sits between tactical execution and executive-level vision, owning partnership development, revenue growth, and strategic deal-making across video, digital, outdoor, audio, and local media.

What Youll Do
Strategic Execution

Partner with the SVP and EVP to define and execute the annual commercial strategy.

Identify, negotiate, and activate high-impact partnerships across the media landscape.

Build and manage a pipeline of revenue-driving commercial opportunities.

Work with internal teams and partners to ensure accurate tracking and forecasting of partnership utilization.

Commercial Excellence

Analyze marketplace trends to uncover new revenue and partnership opportunities.

Guide trading and solutions teams to ensure effective execution of commercial initiatives.

Support development of proprietary Amplifi products and partnership-led solutions.

Team Leadership

Mentor Directors and support team development to drive strong performance.

Oversee performance management processes and support career growth across the commercial partnerships team.

Foster collaboration and accountability across the organization.

Partnership and Internal Collaboration

Build strong relationships with media owners, agency teams, and key partners.

Align commercial activity with client objectives and internal business goals.

Support new business efforts by contributing strategic insights and partnership narratives.

Communication and Influence

Clearly articulate commercial strategy to internal and external stakeholders.

Develop presentations that communicate insights, recommendations, and value propositions to leadership and clients.

Qualifications

10+ years of media experience (sales or agency) with a track record of partnership development and revenue growth.

Strong negotiation experience across high-value, complex commercial deals.

Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.

Comfort using financial and data insights to guide decisions and strategy.

Location and Work Arrangements
Employees who live within a commutable distance of hub offices (Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, New York City) are required to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other hub offices at any time. Those outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on role and business needs. Flexibility to meet company and client needs, including attendance in an office, is expected.

Compensation and Benefits
Annual base salary range: $114,425-$150,000. Placement within the salary range is based on experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401k

Flexible paid time off

At least 15 paid holidays per year

Paid sick and safe leave

Paid parental leave

Dentsu complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. For more information, visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

Application
To begin the application process, click the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Location: New York - 150 E 42nd

Brand: Amplifi

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics as defined by applicable law.

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