Strategic Partnerships Development Manager Location: London (Hybrid: Tue/Wed/Thu Onsite) Contract: Feb 2026 - Jan 2027 (~11 Months) The Role Join a leading global Ad Exchange (AdX) team as a Strategic Partnerships Development Manager. In this maternity cover role, you will be the primary link between our platform and the "Big Six" media holding companies. Your mission is to influence programmatic investment teams, championing our SSP solutions to drive media spend and platform adoption across Northern Europe. Key Responsibilities Relationship Management: Build and own strategic partnerships with agency "Centres of Excellence" and investment leads. Drive Revenue: Pitch SSP solutions and navigate Supply Path Optimization (SPO) to meet growth targets. End-to-End Execution: Manage the full partner lifecycle, from prospecting and contract negotiation to tracking technical performance metrics. Regional Strategy: Support growth in Northern Europe (and potentially CEE/MENA) with monthly or bi-monthly international travel. Requirements Experience: 4-8 years in an Agency, SSP, or DSP environment. Expertise: Deep technical proficiency in programmatic advertising and the ad tech ecosystem. Skills: Proven ability in deal negotiation, executive influence, and pipeline management.Languages: Fluency in English. Proficiency in Dutch, Danish, or Norwegian is a significant advantage. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy