Director of Data Partnerships

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game ads and digital out-of-home ads. We empower thousands of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform, it’s a hub of innovation, imagination and creativity. The Data Partnerships team is responsible for identifying, engaging with, and overseeing data providers essential to fueling various products offered by StackAdapt, including audience targeting, measurement tools, and identity solutions. Our commitment lies in fostering a diverse and dynamic data marketplace to offer clients a wide array of options for platform usage. Managing over 200 partner relationships entails meticulous logistical coordination, continuous performance evaluation, and timely reporting, all aimed at nurturing the growth and vibrancy of the data marketplace. Stackadaot is a remote-first company, and this individual can be based anywhere in Australia or Singapore. What You'll Be doing:

• Partner with the Data & Vertical Program teams and Commercial teams to develop a strategic roadmap to drive increased usage of data products across key verticals including travel, cpg, finance, B2B, and healthcare.
• Own and develop relationships with key strategic partners across APAC, focusing on targeting, measurement, and identity needs, while navigating region-specific market dynamics and regulatory landscapes.
• Champion innovation by fostering productive feedback loops between APAC advertisers’ unique initiatives and StackAdapt’s data product roadmap, ensuring solutions are tailored to the evolving needs of the region.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance GTM effectiveness, gather data product market intelligence, and understand customer insights that will guide our global strategy and data product roadmaps.
• Establish partnerships with premier data partners within the APAC region, including any global scale and benefits.
• Collaborate with the technical operations team to streamline operational processes and optimise data operations, as well as closely align with the legal team to ensure compliance with local privacy law.s
• Establish and nurture partnerships with premier data providers across the APAC region, leveraging both regional expertise and global scale to drive impactful collaboration and business growth with focus on direct licensing of 3rd party assets

What you'll bring to the table:

• 7+ years of proven programmatic digital advertising experience, specific experience across business development for SSPs, data companies, media companies, or other related organisations
• Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with decision-makers at top data partners in APAC, while effectively collaborating with internal solutions and product teams to align with regional and company-wide objectives.
• Deep understanding of the data provider landscape across APAC, across targeting, measurement and identity use cases.
• Track record of successfully managing strategic and operationally complex projects with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Account Management, Product, Marketing, Legal & Finance teams
• Strong business acumen with a data-driven approach to problem-solving—able to develop hypotheses, design tests, and evaluate solutions tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within the APAC market.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, a quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience

StackAdapter's Enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Superannuation contributions.
• 20 days of paid vacation + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off.
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform.
• Private Health Insurance coverage.
• Full benefits from day one of employment.
• Work from home allowance.
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office.
• Robust training and onboarding program.
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc).
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning.
• An awesome parental leave policy.
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture.

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know. About StackAdapt We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded: Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024 G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2024 Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK 2024 Best Workplaces for Women and in Canada by Great Place to Work® #1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising