Overview
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Responsibilities
- Design and deliver a global partnership strategy that strengthens Kantar’s position across data, media and technology.
- Identify, negotiate and secure high‑value partnerships with leading platforms, media owners and data providers.
- Build commercially robust partnership models that go beyond referrals to drive measurable revenue and product impact.
- Hire, lead and develop a high‑performing global partnerships team.
- Partner with Product, Research and Data Science teams to ensure partnerships drive innovation and client value.
- Advise senior leadership on market trends, competitive dynamics and emerging partnership opportunities.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in partnerships or senior commercial roles within data, SaaS or marketing services.
- Proven track record of securing complex, multi‑year commercial agreements with global organisations.
- Strong leadership experience, with the ability to build and scale high‑performing teams.
- Deep understanding of how data, insights and technology combine to drive client outcomes.
- Ability to operate strategically while also leading negotiations and execution in complex deal environments.
Benefits
A senior leadership role with global influence and high visibility; the opportunity to shape a critical growth capability from the ground up; exposure to cutting‑edge innovation across data, analytics and AI; and a collaborative environment with opportunities to grow, lead and make a meaningful impact.
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
Range: $145,000 – $195,000 per year, depending on location, experience, skills and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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