Job Description
MiQ is seeking a Head of Agency Partnerships to strengthen connections with major advertising holding companies, specifically WPP and Publicis. This role, based in Chicago, involves developing long-term relationships with key agency stakeholders and ensuring mutual success through collaboration and innovative solutions. The Head of Agency Partnerships will work closely with internal teams to align strategies, maximize business opportunities, and deliver value to agency partners.
Role involves:
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key agency holding company partners.
- Identifying opportunities to expand agency partnerships and drive revenue growth.
- Creating and delivering regular business reviews with key executive stakeholders.
- Collaborating with internal teams to create tailored solutions for agency needs.
- Leading negotiations and managing contracts.
- Participating in industry events to strengthen agency relationships.
- Tracking and analyzing the performance of agency partnerships.
- Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging opportunities.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in agency partnerships, business development, or account management.
- Strong knowledge of agency structures, media planning/buying, and digital marketing strategies.
- Proven ability to build and manage high-value relationships with agency stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Highly organized with a proactive and results-driven mindset.
- Strong collaborative nature and ability to work across functions.
- Advanced understanding of programmatic and the adtech industry.
- Experience with CRM tools and partnership management platforms is a plus.
- Commitment to continuous self-development and improvement.
What MiQ offers:
- A hybrid work environment.
- New hire orientation with job-specific onboarding and training.
- Internal and global mobility opportunities.
- Competitive healthcare benefits.
- Bonus and performance incentives.
- Generous annual PTO and paid parental leave.
- Employee resource groups.