Agency Partner Manager- Advertising

Responsibilities (Text Only)- Work with the aligned Agency Directors, nurture trusted and valued relationships with our most senior leadership layers of each agency group, across North America, EMEA and APAC. - Hold accountability for meeting/exceeding functional Search/Display/Video/Gaming/AdTech advertising revenue targets. - Function as key client lead for agency-wide product/feature adoption; billing; technical support and pilot activation. - Function as key internal lead for the onboarding of new agency-aligned advertisers through the Microsoft Advertising Agency Center (MAAC) as well as ensuring CRM hygiene through regular contact management. - Execute agency-wide, scaled initiatives including sales contests; training; certification and marketing events provided for within partnership frameworks like Joint Business Plans and Client/ Portfolio plans. - Partner with Account Specialist and Insights team to drive accountability through the preparation of quarterly business reviews; vertical deep-dives; agency-wide feature adoption audits; and health checks to identify untapped investment and feature adoption opportunity. - Drive agency adoption for solutions including PMAX, Microsoft Audience Network (MSAN), increased O&O activation, AdTech solutions (Monetize, Curate) and data collaborations. - Partner with other functional teams (Marketing, Analytics & Insights, Technical Account Management, Field Sales Excellence, Operations, Global Partner Service) to ensure full leverage of available resources/ budgets/ tools etc to drive partnership value for Holding Company and Independent Agencies within the customer book.Qualifications (Text Only)Required Qualifications: - 8+ years relevant work experience (e.g., Sales, Advertising, or Marketing with a focus on digital advertising) - OR Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 6+ years relevant work experience (e.g., Sales, Advertising, or Marketing with a focus on digital advertising) - OR Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field AND 4+ years relevant work experience (e.g., Sales, Advertising, or Marketing with a focus on digital advertising). - OR equivalent experience - Organizational agility to work across functions, markets and segments and drive scaled programs. - Proven track record in nurturing trusted relationships with agency decision makers; possessing a high degree of entrepreneurial spirit, executive maturity, integrity and accountability. - Solid quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to link data to insights and actions. - Technical competency with digital ad products. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders with differing priorities, projects and deadlines. - Consistent demonstration of a 'growth mindset; embracing continuous learning; challenging the status quo, being brave, 'failing fast' and rapidly iterating. - Passion for contributing to a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone can bring their full and authentic selves; where all voices are heard; and where the team can do their best work as a result. - Limited Domestic/ international travel anticipated. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a requestvia the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. #MicrosoftAI
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