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Smartly· HQ in Elielinaukio 2G, Helsinki, Finland

Director, Agency Partnerships

Location: New York, New York, United States · Category: Sales & Business Development · Seniority: Director · USD170,000 – USD185,000 / yearly · Posted: August 12, 2026 · Verified: Nov 2, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This Director of Agency Partnerships role is a player-coach position leading a pod of Agency Development Partners in North America. The director will own a portfolio of strategic agency relationships, carry an individual revenue target, and lead the pod to meet team goals. Requires proven experience in enterprise or agency-led sales, with strong deal leadership and the ability to coach and develop a team.
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Smartly

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Cross-channel advertising software for creative, media and measurement.

Headquarters: Elielinaukio 2G, Helsinki, Finland

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