About us

ConnectAd is a European, independent Supply Side Platform built for efficiency, transparency, and long-term value creation. As a boutique challenger in the programmatic ecosystem, we focus on delivering high-quality supply and maximizing revenue for our publisher partners, without unnecessary complexity or excessive take rates.

We work closely with agencies, advertisers, and technology partners to create efficient programmatic marketplaces that prioritize performance, transparency, and sustainable growth.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced Account Director, Agency Development DACH, to lead and grow our strategic relationships with major agency holding groups and leading media agencies across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

This role is focused on establishing ConnectAd as a preferred SSP partner within agency ecosystems, driving long-term partnerships and measurable revenue growth through programmatic deal strategies.

This position is based in Hamburg with a hybrid setup (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

In this role you will

Own and develop senior relationships with agency holding groups and key media agencies across DACH
Act as a strategic partner and advisor to programmatic and investment teams
Drive measurable revenue growth through PMP deals, curated marketplaces, and supply strategy optimisation
Build, manage, and grow a high-value agency pipeline with clear conversion into revenue
Lead commercial negotiations and partnership agreements
Develop and execute account growth strategies across agency portfolios
Identify and unlock new revenue opportunities across formats and buying models
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver partner-focused solutions
Deliver business reviews, insights, and performance reporting tied to revenue outcomes
Represent ConnectAd at industry events and senior stakeholder meetings

Success in this role will be measured by

Revenue growth across assigned agency portfolio (YoY and quarterly targets)
Volume and performance of PMP / curated marketplace deals
Share of agency spend routed through ConnectAd
Number and depth of strategic agency partnerships established
Pipeline quality, conversion rate, and deal velocity
Contribution to overall DACH demand growth

Requirements

8+ years experience in programmatic advertising, SSP/DSP partnerships, or agency sales
Strong, established network within agency holding groups in DACH
Proven track record of building and scaling strategic partnerships
Deep understanding of RTB, PMPs, and programmatic deal structures
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Ability to engage at senior stakeholder level
Professional working proficiency in English and German

Benefits

Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus (Base salary: €80,000 – €110,000 per year, depending on experience)
A strategic, high-impact role within a growing independent SSP
Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days remote)
A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
The opportunity to shape demand strategy across DACH

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