Ads Business Development Manager

Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the team Frndly TV’s Ads Business Development team is responsible for outreach to agencies, brands and DSPs driving incremental revenue through direct IO, PMP and PG business. About the role Frndly TV is looking for an experienced, self-starting Ads Business Development Manager to join our Ad Sales Team. This role will contribute to the growth of Frndly TVs direct sales and programmatic business and broader ads business organization. This position plays a key role in ensuring partner success, by delivering on the needs of clients, while maximizing revenue impact. Your contributions will be essential in fostering strong relationships, managing partner expectations, and driving value for Frndly TV and its’ partners. This position requires strong communication skills and analytical skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced revenue-driven environment. For New York Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $105,000 and $126,000 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for incentive compensation/commissions, health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off What you’ll be doing Representing the ads business development team as the primary point of contact for select groups of agencies, brands and DSPs Efficiently manage and quarterback all outreach and partner tasks including preparing partner plans, reporting, technical troubleshooting, upselling and communication for programmatic partners. Develop strategies for working with key agencies and brands Partner with Ad Product & Operations and Ad Yield to implement campaigns, meet targeting, pricing and reporting requirements Support the ads business development team across key initiatives and partnerships Clearly communicate the value proposition of Frndly TV’s offerings to partners including the engagement of viewers, demographics of its audience, etc. Qualify leads to ensure they align with the companies’ goals and prioritization We’re excited if you have 5 years of experience in advertising partnerships at a streaming TV publisher, ad agency, DSP and/or SSP. Programmatic experience is preferred. OTT platform experience is strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal and relationships skills and ability to work effectively with a team. Experience preparing and presenting PowerPoint presentations Extensive knowledge of the programmatic ecosystem, and OTT video are a plus. Experience working with a CRM (e.g. Salesforce) and reporting products such as Tableau, among others. Experience in SSP instances is a big plus. Working knowledge of both oRTB, VAST and ad-servers Analytical, proactive mindset, solutions orientated Self-starter, comfortable working in fast-paced, growing environment Our Hybrid Work Approach Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy. Benefits Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter. Accommodations Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io. The Roku Culture Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV. We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation and one that has served us well since 2002. 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