Full-time · On-site

Director of Business Development

This is a high-stakes leadership role focused on securing the future of native search by embedding adMarketplace technology into AI and commerce platforms. It is ideal for a strategic closer who understands the shift from traditional search engines to discovery-based AI surfaces. The role offers the rare chance to shape the monetization strategy of the 'open web' during a major technological shift.

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Hiring company

adMarketplace

New York, New York, United States · Posted 27 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-stakes leadership role focused on securing the future of native search by embedding adMarketplace technology into AI and commerce platforms. It is ideal for a strategic closer who understands the shift from traditional search engines to discovery-based AI surfaces. The role offers the rare chance to shape the monetization strategy of the 'open web' during a major technological shift.

The hiring side

About adMarketplace

adMarketplace is a mid-sized employer working in advertising technology, based in New York, New York, United States.

Industry

Advertising Technology

Size

Medium

Location

New York, New York, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and close partnerships with AI platforms, shopping agents, and digital browsers
  • Develop and manage a strategic pipeline that balances immediate revenue with long-term market share
  • Negotiate complex enterprise-grade agreements that unlock new supply and monetization channels
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership goals with technical capabilities
  • Strengthen the company's competitive position within the global search ecosystem

Essential

  • Proven track record of closing high-impact enterprise-level agreements
  • Extensive experience in business development within the AdTech or digital platform space
  • Ability to define and execute long-term strategic partnership visions
  • Strong negotiation skills for complex, multi-layered digital contracts
  • Experience managing a diversified pipeline of strategic growth opportunities

Preferred

  • Existing network within AI platforms, browser developers, or commerce ecosystems
  • Deep understanding of vector search technology and its commercial applications
  • Experience with non-editorial digital publisher monetization

Key Skills

Strategic Pipeline ManagementEnterprise Contract NegotiationMarketplace PositioningCross-functional LeadershipRevenue ForecastingStakeholder ManagementTechnical Literacy in Search & AI

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge vector search and AI technology
  • Collaborative and competitive award-winning company culture
  • Direct impact on the growth of a global search marketplace
  • Professional development within a 25-year established industry leader

Next step

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