Director leading business development at Skimlinks, a Taboola company, focusing on Australia publisher growth and account management.
Responsibilities
Identify and prioritise high-value prospects across the Australian landscape, specifically targeting large-scale Editorial houses, Cashback sites, and Shopping/Gifting portals.
Lead the entire sales process from initial outreach and pitch to commercial negotiation and closing.
Oversee the technical and operational launch of new partners, ensuring a seamless transition from "prospect" to "active publisher.
Act as the senior point of contact for a portfolio of major Australian publishers, deepening relationships to unlock mutual value.
Conduct regular business reviews using data-driven insights to maximise publisher revenue and platform adoption.
Implement long-term account health strategies to minimise churn and ensure we remain a mission-critical partner.
Develop and execute strategic account plans for your portfolio, proactively identifying and securing upsell opportunities and negotiating long-term contract renewals.
Execute the local GTM plan, adapting the regional strategy to the nuances of the Australian market to achieve all national revenue and growth targets.
Deliver detailed feedback from partners and competitor intelligence to leadership and global product teams.
Take ownership of complex account issues or negotiations, driving them to resolution by working cross-departmentally with analyst, product, and support teams.
Represent the company at key industry events and conferences in Sydney and across the APAC region to stay ahead of performance marketing trends.
Requirements
Experience: 7+ years in Digital Advertising, Ad-Tech, or Performance Marketing, with a proven track record of hitting both acquisition (sales) and retention (AM) targets.
Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Australian publisher landscape and various marketing channels (Performance, SEO, PPC, and Display).
Strategic Agility: Ability to pivot between high-level commercial negotiations and granular data analysis/technical troubleshooting.
Communication: Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills; ability to influence C-suite stakeholders at major media houses.
Analytical Mindset: Highly proficient in using Excel and internal CRM/Reporting tools to turn data into actionable growth strategies.
Self-motivated, driven, flexible and adaptable with a proven track record of exceeding goals * Salesforce/Microsoft Office/Google Suite.
Benefits
Healthcare Insurance
Wellness Resources including subsidised lunches at the office
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