Director, Client Partnerships (Publisher Cloud)

Director, Client Partnerships (Publisher Cloud)

New York, NY

The Director Client Partnerships, Publisher Cloud is responsible for driving new enterprise revenue by helping retailers and commerce companies transform customer engagement, increase lifetime value, and unlock first-party data as a strategic asset.

This role leads with CRM (Email), CDP, and lifecycle marketing transformation, positioning Publisher Cloud as the system of intelligence for customer relationships. From this foundation, the AE extends into retail media and monetization opportunities.

The ideal candidate has deep experience selling into retailers and eCommerce organizations, with strongexpertiseinMarTechand customer data strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle enterprise sales across net-new retail and commerce accounts
• Develop and execute account strategies targeting large retailers and omnichannel brands
• Consistently exceed quota across complex, multi-product deals

CRM & Lifecycle-Led Solution Selling (Primary Focus)

Leadconversations around:

• Lifecycle marketing and personalization
• Customer retention, loyalty, and LTV growth
• Position Publisher Cloud as the foundation for customer intelligence and engagement orchestration

First-Party Data Strategy

Help retailers activate first-party data across:

• Owned channels (email, mobile, web)
• Paid media and partner ecosystems
• Drive use cases that improve conversion, retention, and customer experience

Executive Engagement & Business Case Development

Build relationships with:

• CMOs and Chief Digital/Commerce Officers
• Heads of CRM, Loyalty, and Customer Experience

Develop ROI-driven business cases tied to:

• Retention and repeat purchase rates

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Solutions Consulting to validatedata and activation use cases
• Alignwith Product Marketing on retail and CRM narratives
• Collaboratewith Customer Success to drive expansion across lifecycle and media

Required Experience

• 7–10+ years of enterprise sales experience inMarTech, CRM, CDP, or AdTech
• Proven success selling into retailers, eCommerce, or omnichannel brands
• Working knowledge of retail media and AdTech ecosystems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with loyalty platforms, personalization engines, or marketing automation
• Familiarity with retail media networks and commerce data monetization
• Understanding of identity resolution andprivacy-firstdata strategies

What Success Looks Like

• Drives measurable improvements in customer engagement, retention, and LTV
• EstablishesPublisher Cloud as the core customer data and activation platform
• Successfully expands into retail media monetization opportunities
• Becomes a trusted advisor to marketing, CRM, and digital leaders

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Unlimited PTO
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Equity and Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance

And more!!

COMPENSATION RANGE

The total compensation range for this role is $150,000.00 - $250,000.00, depending on location and experience.

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