Director, Strategic Partnerships & Business Development

We are Teads 

Outbrain Inc. (Nasdaq: OB) and Teads S.A. combined on February 3, 2025 and are operating under the new Teads brand. 

The new Teads is the omnichannel outcomes platform for the open internet, driving full-funnel results for marketers across premium media. With a focus on meaningful business outcomes, the combined company ensures value is driven with every media dollar by leveraging predictive AI technology to connect quality media, beautiful brand creative, and context-driven addressability and measurement. 

One of the most scaled advertising platforms on the open internet, the new Teads is directly partnered with more than 10,000 publishers and 20,000 advertisers globally. The company is headquartered in New York, with a global team of nearly 1,800 people in 36 countries.

For more information, visit https://thenewteads.com/. 

About the opportunity 

• Teads is seeking a Director, Strategic Partnerships & Business Development to drive growth and innovation across some of Teads’ strategic partnerships and alliances. This role blends strategic partnerships with business development, focusing on identifying, securing, and optimizing high-value relationships that advance the Teads corporate, commercial, and product strategy.  The Strategic Partnerships & Business Development team is a global group sitting under the larger Corporate and Business development umbrella. 

  As the face of Teads, you’ll need to be a well-rounded player with a strong programmatic background to succeed in this role. Creative problem-solving, deep product knowledge, financial acumen, and persuasive sales skills will all be critical for managing some of Teads’ largest strategic partnerships in a high-stakes, fast paced, and competitive environment. If you’re a programmatic and business development expert looking to drive revenue and innovation through strategic partnerships, we’d love to hear from you!

What will you do?

• Drive global business growth through strategic partnerships and ecosystem partnership opportunities. 
• Serve as the main point of contact for global enterprise level, programmatic partnerships. 
• Provide a high quality of service. Empower and educate clients on the Teads offering - all with the alignment and understanding of the company's short and long-term goals
• Work in a fast-paced environment while leading multiple projects and relationships cross organizationally 
• Collaborate effectively with multiple teams across different regions and time zones: Sales, Operations, Product, Legal, Finance, Procurement + others. 
• Meet and consult regularly with strategic partnerships to understand priorities, review partnership, and share product updates to advance Teads business needs and goals. 
• Help shape the future of programmatic and partnerships at Teads through strategic initiatives. Industry alignment, and roadmap evolution. 
• Drive sales enablement support through strategic partnerships, while increasing incremental demand, ROI and alignment for the business. 
• Execute against personal account and team level OKRs that align with business strategy and objectives. 

What will you bring to the team?

• 10+ year’s experience working in programmatic (programmatic advertising experience is required - looking for experience at a DSP, SSP or programmatic vendor in account management, sales or partnerships) 
• Proven track record in strategic partnerships or business development, with experience closing high-value deals 
• Experience working cross-functionally with product, sales, marketing, and finance/legal teams
• Strong relationships across the programmatic ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs, data providers, and measurement companies. 
• A self-starter mentality with a demonstrated track record of executing and delivering excellent results with speed and accuracy
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
• Experience working with legal teams and negotiating and redlining contracts 
• Professional demeanor and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Innovative thinking and an ability to quickly and easily adapt to a changing environment 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while balancing multiple tasks
• Outstanding computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google (Gmail, Calendar, Docs). 

We are Teads 

At Teads, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer careers that inspire growth and innovation. As a Teadster, you’ll play a critical role in shaping our future success in the region.
Here’s why Teads stands out:

• We've merged two open internet category leaders—Outbrain and Teads—to create the ‘new’ Teads, a unified omnichannel platform that drives results from branding to performance across all screens, including CTV, mobile, and web.
• As part of our team, you’ll thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that fosters innovation, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning.
• Teads is committed to your success, offering all the support, tools, and development opportunities you need to excel in your role.

Please submit your CV in English.

Life at Teads

Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance.

Teads is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment.

Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups – employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change: environmental, women empowerment, charitable initiatives to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you’ll be able to share your passions with likeminded people.