Agency Development Director

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

About the Job:

We are seeking to hire an experienced Agency professional to join a new Agency Development Team in support of the Yahoo Ads division (direct advertising on Yahoo’s owned & operated properties). This team will be instrumental in developing, maintaining and deepening senior relationships at the top holding companies and their subsidiaries. They will partner collaboratively with Agency Development Leads for the Yahoo DSP to best service the agency community.  

In this role you will:

• Report directly into the Head of Agency Development at Yahoo Ads 

• Successfully create key partnerships to influence and motivate advertiser business strategies, focusing on Holding Company Ad Agency business and their subsidiaries

• Effectively communicate the Yahoo Ads value proposition to agency leadership and stakeholders

• Develop and negotiate upfront agreements with specialized agency teams that grow revenue

• Collaborate with Yahoo Ads sellers to introduce relationships at various agency levels to strategically and thoughtfully achieve revenue goals

• Stay current on all industry trends and provide internal recommendations, as relevant

• Stay informed on emerging technologies, including AI-driven advertising, measurement, and media planning tools, and provide internal recommendations on how Yahoo Ads can best support evolving agency workflows.

• Act as company spokesperson at key industry events and serve as a credible source of education in the marketplace

• Maintain detailed knowledge of our media and data solutions and effectively communicate value proposition to potential clients

• Gather market feedback and provide consistent updates to GTM, packaging and product to drive innovation

• Deliver new leads and business opportunities to the Yahoo Ads sales organization in order to hit revenue growth targets 

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience in the advertising industry across agency sales and/or business development with a concentration in digital advertising 

• Established relationships and access points with key agency decision makers

• Proven ability to drive results, as well as create and sell-in innovative solutions to clients

• Deep understanding of agencies, how they work, their hierarchy and functions 

• Proven ability to simplify and package complex product offerings for appropriate audiences.

• Ability to handle many initiatives simultaneously and prioritize according to revenue goals

• Ability to think strategically, understand marketer needs and creatively translate these needs into compelling concepts and programs

• Love of the hunt – and the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

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The compensation for this position ranges from $217,905.00 - $473,710.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

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