Director, Advertising Strategic Partnerships

Best Buy Ads is building a world-class retail media network that connects brands with millions of tech-savvy customers through data-driven advertising solutions. Were looking for a Director of Partnerships to lead the development optimization and growth of strategic partner relationships that drive revenue and enhance our media capabilities.

This role will oversee a portfolio of existing partners while identifying and structuring new opportunities that align with our business goals. The ideal candidate brings deep industry knowledge commercial acumen and a strategic mindset to build high-impact partnerships across the media and ad tech ecosystem.

This role is hybrid which means you will be required to work some days on-site at a Best Buy Ads office in Midtown Manhattan and some days virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What youll do

Identify source and evaluate potential partners that align with Best Buy Ads strategic priorities.

Structure and negotiate partnership agreements that drive mutual value and long-term growth.

Lead onboarding and integration efforts for new partners ensuring seamless collaboration across internal teamssimilar to M&A-style coordination.

Optimize existing partnerships by designing performance scorecards tracking ROI and identifying opportunities for deeper engagement.

Serve as a subject matter expert on partner products offers and business models translating insights into actionable strategies.

Develop and execute go-to-market strategies in collaboration with Product Engineering Marketing Sales and Strategy teams.

Track and analyze partnership performance metrics market trends and competitive dynamics to inform decision-making and reporting.

Foster strong relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment before during and after deal execution.

Basic qualifications

5 years of experience in strategic partnerships or business development

5 years of experience in media / ad-tech industry : programmatic CTV digital social or retail media.

Proven ability to build and execute joint business plans forecast revenue and manage complex negotiations.

Strong understanding of media and ad tech ecosystems including emerging trends and technologies.

Excellent communication relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Experience leading partnership strategy and execution across multiple stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or a related field or relevant experience.

MBA or advanced degree or relevant experience

Whats in it for you

Were committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it especially key moments in your life.

Our benefits include :

Competitive pay

Generous employee discount

Physical and mental well-being support

About us

As part of the Best Buy team youll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life in our stores online and in customers homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. Were committed to being a great place to work where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.

Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Digital Marketing,Marketing,Google AdWords,Google Ads,Account Management,Adobe Audience Manager,Agency Management,Social Media Advertising,DoubleClick,DoubleClick for Publishers,Lead Generation

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1