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About Teads
Teads is a leading omnichannel advertising platform building the future of digital advertising where quality content, trusted publishers, ambitious brands, and human creativity can thrive. Operating at true scale - processing 18 billion ad opportunities every single day - we connect global brands with a monthly reach of over 2.2 billion unique users.
At Teads, we believe
your impact travels further
. We are a borderless team of 1,700+ innovators across 30+ countries who favor outcome over tenure, value trusted autonomy, and use predictive AI to amplify human ingenuity rather than replace it. We move at pace, tackle genuinely complex problems, and foster a high-accountability culture that stays genuinely human. If you are looking for room to build and meaningful scope, you belong here. Learn more at www.teads.com.
About the Opportunity
Employment Type
: Full-Time
Time Zone:
US Hours - EST
Workplace Modality
: Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 days remote)
The Publishing & Supply Partnerships team in India drives publisher acquisition, integration, and yield monetization across our premium digital inventory network. Following sustained regional growth, we are seeking an operational and partner-focused
Partner Manager based in Gurugram.
In this role, you will serve as the primary operational partner for an assigned portfolio of US publisher accounts. Working at the intersection of business and ad technology, you will partner closely with Business Development and central Ad Operations/Product teams to oversee technical onboarding, monitor daily inventory health, maximize yield performance, and identify ongoing account growth opportunities.
About the Role
Core Mission:
Own post-sale operational health, yield optimization, and day-to-day account retention for a dedicated portfolio of US publisher partners.
Cross-Team Alignment:
Act as the operational liaison between publisher partners, local Business Development leads, and global Technical Support/Product teams.
Scope of Ownership:
Guide publishers from post-contract integration through daily pacing, technical tag validation, quarterly business reviews, and account renewal support.
Success Metric:
Portfolio inventory retention, publisher SLA attainment, yield enhancement, and timely resolution of delivery/tagging escalations.
Process Automation:
Build and refine automated workflows to optimize publisher performance, enhance operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
Account Management & Yield Optimization
Serve as the dedicated day-to-day contact for assigned publisher partners across the US, conducting regular operational check-ins and performance reviews.
Analyze delivery and revenue metrics to identify traffic trends and revenue leakages.
Recommend tactical yield enhancements to publisher yield teams, such as optimal ad placements, floor price adjustments, and format expansions.
Prepare and present monthly and quarterly performance reporting dashboards to publisher stakeholders and internal leadership.
Technical Onboarding & Integration Support
Partner with Business Development to manage the operational onboarding of newly contracted publishers.
Validate integration setups (such as Google Ad Manager line items, Prebid wrapper configurations, direct script tags, SDK integrations) against technical specifications.
Conduct Tier-1 troubleshooting for common delivery discrepancies, tag errors, and ad rendering issues; gather relevant log data and escalate complex bugs to global Product and R&D teams via structured ticketing workflows.
Commercial Enablement & Retention
Identify organic upselling and cross-selling opportunities across Teads’ monetization offerings within your active account base.
Support Business Development during contract renewal cycles by compiling historical performance benchmarks, delivery audits, and value-demonstration reports.
Maintain clean partner records, pipeline notes, and contract lifecycle milestones in Salesforce.
Automation & Innovation
Design, implement, and maintain automated workflows and reporting processes aimed at optimizing publisher yield and performance.
Streamline day-to-day operational tasks and query resolutions to enhance overall team efficiency and account responsiveness.
Identify and leverage automation opportunities to scale partner accounts, eliminate delivery bottlenecks, and maximize long-term revenue potential.
Requirements & Qualifications
Must-Haves
Industry Experience: 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in ad tech, digital publishing, supply-side platforms (SSPs), or digital media operations.
Publisher Operations Acumen: Proven experience managing publisher or supply accounts, with a clear understanding of programmatic monetization, header bidding, and ad server mechanics.
Technical Proficiency: Direct working experience with Google Ad Manager (GAM) and programmatic supply platforms.
Practical understanding of web inspection tools (Chrome DevTools), ad tags (VAST/VPAID), and header bidding basics (Prebid.js).
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to manipulate and interpret large datasets using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookup formulas, data visualization) to extract yield insights.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with experience managing cross-functional internal stakeholders and external client relationships.
Work Authorization: Valid legal authorization to work full-time in India.
Timezone & Schedule Alignment: Flexibility to work shift hours aligned with US Eastern Standard Time (EST) to effectively support North American publisher partners and internal stakeholders.
Nice-to-Haves
Prior hands-on experience with Salesforce CRM for account tracking.
Foundational understanding of HTML, JavaScript, or browser network request inspection.
Existing familiarity with leading top-tier US digital publishers and media networks.
Hands-on experience designing or implementing AI workflows, prompt engineering, or AI agents using LLMs (e.g., Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT).
What We Offer
Competitive Total Compensation:
Fixed annual CTC benchmarked against local industry standards, supplemented by an annual performance-based incentive bonus.
Hybrid Flexibility:
A collaborative hybrid work setup designed to balance teamwork and focused individual productivity.
Professional Growth:
Direct exposure to international programmatic ecosystems, continuous ad tech learning, and clear progression paths into Senior Partner Management or Commercial Supply Development.
Life at Teads
At Teads, we don’t just offer jobs. We blend creativity, technology, and cutting-edge data to shape the future of media.
As a Teadster, you’ll work alongside smart humans, collaborate with meaningful brands, and leverage advanced AI and automation to redefine how advertising works in a transparent, privacy-first world.
We are builders, innovators, and future-thinkers. If you are excited by the evolution of technology and ready to embrace the future of AI-driven media, you belong here.
Why Join Us?
A New Era of Media:
We’ve merged two open internet category leaders, Outbrain and Teads to create a unified omnichannel platform. Together, we drive results from branding to performance across CTV, mobile, and web.
AI-Powered Innovation:
We actively embrace AI and next-gen technology to solve complex industry challenges. We look for curious minds who aren't afraid to experiment, adapt, and lead the charge into the future of digital advertising.
Growth & High Performance:
Our culture is dynamic, global, and built on excellence. We are committed to your success, offering the modern tools, mentorship, and development opportunities you need to thrive.
Belonging & Impact:
We foster a welcoming, diverse environment where approachable, resourceful, and passionate people excel. Through our employee-led
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), you can actively drive change in areas like sustainability, women’s empowerment, charitable initiatives, and DE&I.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Teads is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment. We celebrate unique perspectives and are dedicated to building a team that reflects the global communities we serve.
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