Demand Partnerships Lead, Sales Solutions (UCAN)

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About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, commercially minded Demand Partnerships Lead to manage and grow Netflix's demand partnerships across the US and Canada. This person will own the day-to-day management of our DSP partners to expand our programmatic footprint. The ideal candidate has a strong background in ad tech, with hands-on expertise in programmatic advertising and a track record of owning revenue-driving partner relationships. This role blends commercial execution with analytical thinking to build and sustain partnerships that deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the ongoing management of Netflix's current DSP partners in UCAN - serving as the primary point of contact, driving partner strategy and performance, and deepening the relationship over time.
• Develop Joint Business Plans with partners and manage the financial performance of commercialization and go-to-market efforts; contribute to ROI models; track spend and returns; and ensure initiatives are structured for sustainable value creation.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations and secure long-term partnership commitments, acting as a senior advisor to internal sales teams on DSP capabilities and best practices.
• Build business cases for new opportunities, incorporating strategic fit, cost-benefit analysis, and growth potential.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (Sales, Product, Marketing, Measurement, Legal, etc.) to ensure seamless partnership execution and alignment with regional strategy.
• Own performance reporting and trend analysis across DSP partnerships, using data-driven insights to guide investment decisions, performance optimization, and renewal strategies.
• Identify, pursue, and close new demand-side partnerships leveraging market relationships to accelerate deal velocity.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying whitespace opportunities to proactively evaluate new partnerships.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on regional DSP partnerships, supporting and educating internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in partnerships, digital media, ad tech, or data strategy, with proven expertise in commercial deal management across DSPs, SSPs, and/or programmatic partners.
• Direct experience managing named DSP relationships, including onboarding new partners, negotiating complex agreements, and growing existing partnerships.
• Established network within the streaming/CTV and programmatic advertising ecosystem.
• Ability to manage partnership economics - including investment tracking, ROI analysis, and performance reporting.
• Skilled at bridging technical and commercial teams, translating complex technical concepts into clear business impact.
• Experience working across sales, technical sales, or business operations functions.
• Understanding of data clean room use cases and their application to partnerships.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Solid understanding of privacy-first advertising and relevant industry regulations.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to assess partner performance, optimize investments, and drive measurable results in a fast-paced environment.

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $240,000.00 - $350,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.