Senior Business Development Manager - Inventory Partnerships (LinkedIn Audience Network)

Basic Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience

7+ years of experience in partnership related role (e.g. Business Development, Partner Management) in a technology company

Background in programmatic advertising with experience managing SSP, exchange, and publisher partnerships and technical integrations

Preferred Qualifications

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This role will be based in Sunnyvale, CA, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY.

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

The Business Development (BD) team plays a critical role in executing and accelerating our Product roadmap and strategy. The BD team is responsible for driving growth, engagement, and monetization globally through partnerships. We do so by articulating partner strategies, identifying and executing the right deals, and managing partnerships and strategic initiatives, in collaboration with Product Management and other cross-functional teams. The LinkedIn Marketing Solutions group develops partnerships and partner programs that support LinkedIn’s Marketing Solutions business.

We are looking for a business development professional to play a critical role in growing high-impact strategic partnerships that accelerate our LinkedIn Marketing Solutions business. This role will be responsible for expanding and optimizing our LinkedIn Audience Network (LAN) inventory partnerships. The ideal candidate will lead strategy, negotiation, execution and management for SSP, exchange, and publisher integrations—driving new supply acquisition, scaling existing partnerships, and ensuring ongoing health and performance of the LAN ecosystem. This person will possess relevant programmatic and adtech partnerships experience, and a proven ability to work with & influence key cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Establish new and grow existing relationships with leading Supply Side Platforms (SSPs), exchanges, and digital publisher partners.

LinkedIn was built to help professionals achieve more in their careers, and every day millions of people use our products to make connections, discover opportunities, and gain insights. Our global reach means we get to make a direct impact on the world’s workforce in ways no other company can. We’re much more than a digital resume - we transform lives through innovative products and technology.

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