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BRIDGE is a people-based marketing platform built around a verified database of 250 million actual individuals — real humans matched by physical address, email, and digital behavior, never cookies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York. BRIDGE serves Fortune 500 brands and their agencies with audience solutions, full-service media activation, and identity resolution that works in the post-cookie era.As competitors buyside platforms push into AI decisioning and data curation, BRIDGE's differentiation is the ownership and accuracy of its first-party data asset — and the agency relationships that depend on it. This role owns the tech partnerships that power them.The Director of Business Development at Bridge is responsible for building and owning Bridge's independent agency channel- sourcing, developing, and closing new business with independent and mid-size agency accounts. This role owns the full sales cycle from prospecting through close, partnering with solutions, data strategy, and client success teams to land and expand accounts.Key Responsibilities:Source, negotiate, and close high-value commercial data and measurement partnerships to unlock revenue opportunities and expand the data ecosystem.Structure complex licensing agreements, pricing models, and ROI forecasts that align with margin requirements and client performance objectives.Maintain an active network of agency principals, media directors, and trading desk leads across your territoryRepresent the brand at industry forums to evangelize differentiated data strategies and cultivate new commercial relationships.Direct complex deals from inception to execution, identifying potential risks and developing contingency plans to ensure hit milestones.Own day-to-day vendor relationships and QBRs, negotiating scopes and troubleshooting integrations to maximize deliverable quality.Collaborate with Customer Success to ensure smooth onboarding and account handoffs that set up long-term retentionDesired skills, education, and experience:7+ years of experience in ad-tech, data, or programmatic media sales, with a demonstrated track record in the independent agency channelDeep expertise in AdTech, data products, or digital media — with specific experience in curation and/or supply-side platforms (SSPs, PMPs, curated marketplaces)Proven track record of building a book of business from scratch — not just managing existing accounts — with documented examples of new-logo acquisition in the agency channel.Excellent storytelling and presentation skills: able to translate technical data products into clear business value for non-technical agency buyers.Self-starter who thrives in a lean, fast-moving environment with minimal hand-holding and high autonomy.Experience selling data assets, audience platforms, or identity solutions is a strong plus; familiarity with BRIDGE's product category (people-based marketing, first-party data) is ideal.Hands-on experience with identity solutions, data clean rooms, or privacy-preserving data collaboration technologiesStrong cross-functional collaborator with the ability to align stakeholders across Technology, Data, Sales, and MarketingExceptional communication skills — able to translate complex technical and market concepts for executive, commercial, and technical audiences alikeActive industry presence: conference speaking, published POVs, or recognized thought leadership in adtech, data, or programmatic media preferredFamiliarity with programmatic infrastructure, identity graphs, audience data platforms, and the evolving signal landscape (post-cookie) strongly preferredBachelor's degree; MBA or advanced degree a plusThis is primarily a remote/work-from-home role, with occasional, in-person attendance and travel, and with a base salary range of $130,000-$175,000, plus commissions if earned.What BRIDGE offers you:An opportunity to work with and directly impact our organization’s growth and revenueAn opportunity to work with the latest technologyProfessional growth and developmentCompetitive salary and compensation structure and benefitsAn enjoyable and evolving culture in a forward-thinking companyBenefits at BridgeWe invest in our team members with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, finances, and life outside of work.Health & Wellness — Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with multiple plan options to fit your needs. Telehealth access included.Financial Protection — Life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings account options, and supplemental insurance coverage.Savings & Retirement — 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term financial security.Time Off — Flexible PTO, sick time from day one, paid holidays, and paid short-term disability and parental leave options.Support & Extras — Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and work-life resources, legal services, pet insurance and discount plans, and access to an employee discount center.Benefits described above are subject to change. Official plan documents govern all coverage details and eligibility requirements.
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