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Senior Manager, Inventory Development
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- Remote from
- Australia
- Salary
- AUD 187,872–258,324 / yr
- Department
- Business Development
- Employment
- Full Time
- Experience
- Senior
- Published
- Apply before
- 20 Nov 2026
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- 31
- Application actions
- 1
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The role, at a glance.
StackAdapt seeks a senior commercial partnerships leader to expand premium programmatic inventory relationships across Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The role owns strategic relationships with SSPs, publishers, exchanges, media owners, and private marketplace partners while developing new revenue opportunities and regional market share. It requires strong command of the programmatic advertising ecosystem, commercial negotiation, market analysis, and cross-functional execution with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Operations. The successful candidate will operate independently, resolve complex commercial and technical delivery issues, and mentor peers. Japanese fluency and at least seven years of relevant ad-tech business development or partnerships experience are required.
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Sample interview questions
I would score opportunities against addressable revenue, advertiser demand, inventory differentiation, technical feasibility, regulatory risk, partner fit, and expected time to launch. I would validate the ranking with Sales and Account Management demand signals, then build a phased plan for the highest-value partners.
I would explain the commercial objective, partner incentives, pricing model, technical requirements, and governance terms used to reach agreement. A strong approach balances exclusivity or preferred access with measurable delivery commitments, transparent reporting, and clear escalation paths.
I synthesize the inputs into a structured decision brief covering customer impact, revenue potential, operational effort, technical dependencies, and risks. I then recommend a clear path, identify trade-offs, assign owners, and communicate success metrics so stakeholders can align quickly.
I would monitor spend and revenue growth, win rate, bid density, fill rate, CPM and margin performance, viewability, brand-safety and fraud signals, campaign delivery, client adoption, and operational issue volume. Metrics should be segmented by format, buyer, market, and deal type to identify actionable opportunities.
Japanese fluency enables direct relationship-building, clearer negotiation, and faster interpretation of market nuance with local publishers, SSPs, and media owners. It also helps ensure that commercial and technical expectations are accurately communicated across Japanese and regional stakeholders.
About this role.
StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.
As the Senior Manager, Inventory Development (Australia/New Zealand & Japan), you will own and expand strategic supply relationships across SSPs, media owners, exchanges, and private marketplace partners in ANZ & Japan. You will cultivate new revenue streams, secure high-impact partnerships, and increase market share by ensuring StackAdapt has access to premium, differentiated programmatic inventory across formats, channels, and platforms.
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, using market insight, advanced analysis, and close collaboration with Sales, Account Management, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Operations to identify ambiguous supply opportunities, shape partner strategy, and translate business needs into scalable commercial outcomes.
What you’ll be doing:
- Own and grow senior relationships with strategic publishers, SSPs, exchanges, media owners, and private marketplace partners across ANZ & Japan
- Identify and prioritize emerging inventory opportunities using market analysis, revenue potential, client demand, and product readiness
- Develop and sequence comprehensive inventory partnership strategies that unlock new revenue streams, increase market share, and support regional growth targets
- Negotiate mutually beneficial commercial solutions, including exclusive inventory access, pricing, deal structures, and joint go-to-market opportunities
- Synthesize partner, client, sales, and product requirements, including competing or ambiguous inputs, into clear recommendations and action plans
- Partner with Sales, Account Management, Marketing, Product, Engineering, Operations, and industry contacts to launch campaigns, joint ventures, and partner-led growth initiatives
- Monitor partner performance, delivery, and revenue impact, proactively resolving complex campaign, technical, or commercial issues for high-value clients
- Stay current on ad formats, channels, platforms, tools, regulations, privacy requirements, ad verification, and broader ad tech trends to inform partnership strategy
- Act as a senior subject matter expert and force multiplier by sharing best practices, maintaining partner collateral and technical resources, and mentoring peers on inventory partnership excellence
What you’ll bring to the table:
- 7+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, inventory development, or another partner-facing commercial role within digital advertising or ad tech
- Proven track record of cultivating strategic partnerships, opening new revenue streams, and increasing revenue or market share across multiple ANZ & Japan markets
- Expert-level understanding of the programmatic advertising ecosystem, including RTB, DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, private marketplaces, publishers, media owners, and regulatory considerations
- Strong analytical capability, with experience using market sizing, sales analytics, partner performance data, and strategic planning methods to inform commercial decisions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders, navigate complex negotiations, and articulate partnership strategy clearly
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, coach or mentor colleagues, and contribute to a high-performance culture while balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Fluency in Japanese to effectively manage and build relationships within the Japanese market
The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in the posting country based on a global rate. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location. We do not ask candidates about current or prior salary history, and we will not use such information, if volunteered, in setting an offer.
This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Factors Influencing Final Compensation:
- The final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate’s specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.
- Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.
Base Salary Band
$187,872—$258,324 AUD
StackAdapter’s Enjoy:
- Highly competitive salary
- Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
- Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday’s off!
- Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
- Health benefits from day one of employment
- Work from home reimbursements
- Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
- Robust training and onboarding program
- Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
- Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
- An awesome parental leave program
- A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
- Our social and team events!
Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.
StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability, superpower status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt.
StackAdapt is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.
We use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting. We do not use AI to make any final hiring or interview decisions.
About StackAdapt
We’ve been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We’ve been awarded:
G2 Top Software for 2026
2026 Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent and in Canada by Great Place to Work®
#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising
2026 Winner in the (CTV/OTT) Product/Platform category for the 2026 ADWEEK Tech Stack Awards
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