Commercial Partner Manager, Publishers & Platforms

Samba samba.tv Open · verified Sep 24, 2026

On-site New York Full-time Manager Channel & Partnerships

At a glance

Mid-level Channel & Partnerships role at Samba. New York · full-time · $160,000–$180,000 base.

SalaryStated by Samba

$160,000 – $180,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleChannel & Partnerships

SeniorityManager

LocationNew York

WorkplaceOn-site

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$160,000–$180,000

PostedJun 15, 2026 · 3mo ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll find and expand relationships with DSPs, SSPs, and other programmatic platforms
You'll support adtech sales involving data for targeting, planning, and measurement
You'll help structure identity-based deals using direct matching, LiveRamp, and Experian
You'll keep Salesforce pipeline data current, forecast accurately, and follow through consistently
You'll coordinate internal teams, strengthen accounts, and channel client feedback into product work

What you bring

You bring two to five years across BD, sales, partnerships, or account management in adtech, data, or analytics
You understand programmatic and digital media, including how data supports them
You have supported or closed five-to-six-figure solution sales and met performance targets
You can explain complex data value clearly to nontechnical audiences and engage platform stakeholders

Who this fits

You'll suit a client-focused relationship builder who can work with Brand, Media, Research, Data or Marketing Sciences, and Technology teams. The role is onsite in New York. English is required, while German, French, Spanish, or Italian would be an advantage

From the employer

Samba is a media intelligence company. We know what the world is watching, reading, and thinking about — in real time, at scale, across every screen. Our data exists with the consent of over a billion people, organized into the most complete picture of consumer attention ever built. The biggest brands in the world use that picture to make smarter decisions. We think it’s the most interesting data asset on the planet, because it’s the most culturally relevant.

Reporting to the VP of Commercial Partnerships, we're looking for a Commercial Partner Manager, Publishers & Platforms to support revenue growth across our programmatic platform partnerships. The ideal candidate brings a background in advertising technology, digital media, or data sales, with a client-first mindset and strong relationship skills.

This role supports Samba's portfolio of platform partnerships — DSPs, SSPs, and other programmatic platforms — and helps drive adoption of Samba's full product suite.

Responsibilities

Prospect and grow a pipeline of programmatic platforms (DSPs, SSPs, and adtech intermediaries) that integrate 3rd-party data and measurement solutions
Support sales efforts into advertising technology platforms, with a focus on data solutions for targeting, planning, and measurement
Assist in structuring deals leveraging identity solutions including direct digital matching and intermediaries like LiveRamp and Experian
Apply consultative selling to help adtech clients understand the value of TV data in omnichannel marketing
Collaborate with BD, Marketing, Product, and Legal to support the negotiation and closing of data and analytics agreements
Manage and maintain an active pipeline in Salesforce, with accurate forecasting and consistent follow-through
Build and nurture relationships with mid-level contacts at target accounts to drive retention and upsell
Work cross-functionally to keep projects on track and connect client needs with internal teams
Contribute to quarterly and annual revenue goals
Bring client feedback and new product ideas back to product management

Requirements

2–5 years in a BD, Finance or Investment Banking, Sales, Account Management, or Partnerships role in advertising, data, measurement/analytics, or AdTech/MarTech
Foundational understanding of the programmatic and digital landscape and data's role within it
Comfortable engaging with mid-level stakeholders at adtech and measurement platforms
Early track record of building relationships that deliver results: revenue growth, new business, or expanded partnerships
Ability to work across client disciplines: Brand, Media, Research, Data/Marketing Sciences, and Technology
Experience supporting or closing 5–6 figure solution sales
History of meeting or exceeding targets in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with syndicated data offerings; ability to communicate data value to non-technical audiences
Multilingual a plus: English required; German, French, Spanish, or Italian a bonus
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to make complex ideas clear and concise

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