Senior Manager, Business Development; Retail Media; Ad Solutions; Remote

Capital One Ad Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Business Development (Retail Media) to join our Partnerships Team. In this high-impact, client-facing role, you will forge strategic relationships with brands, driving their success through our innovative media suite.

We are looking for a detail-oriented strategic driver with a strong blend of sales, business development, product, data, and strategic account management expertise to architect bespoke solutions for both new and existing retail partners. As a key liaison between clients and internal teams, you will own the end-to-end partner lifecycle; from prospecting, pitching, and strategy through campaign execution and delivery.

• Pipeline & Revenue Growth:
  Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, actively engaging prospective advertisers and industry stakeholders to drive sustainable revenue growth.
• Prospecting & Network Expansion:
  Leverage deep industry connections to identify, target, and initiate relationships with top brand and agency partners.
• Relationship & Stream Expansion:
  Navigate brand organization structures to uncover non-traditional revenue streams (shopper/trade marketing, brand, e-commerce, performance media) to unlock and expand partnerships.
• Strategic Strategy & Alignment:
  Partner with sales leadership and cross-functional counterparts to define and execute the Retail Media growth roadmap within Capital One Ad Solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Product, Business Operations, and Marketing to ensure seamless delivery of product capabilities and pitch materials to clients.
• Executive Pitching & Proposals:
  Craft and articulate compelling value propositions through high-impact, executive-level presentations and proposals.
• Technical Integration & Tools:
  Utilize analytics platforms, API integrations, and proprietary media tools to drive data-informed solutions and campaign strategies.
• Industry Engagement:
  Represent Capital One Ad Solutions through on-site client visits, industry conferences, and networking events.

• Proven Deal Track Record:
  Demonstrated success securing high-value new logos and enterprise brand partnerships, ideally within an emerging or high-growth ad tech / retail media ecosystem.
• Analytical & Data Proficiency:
  Strong strategic mindset with proven ability to leverage data analytics to influence client strategies and demonstrate ROI.
• Client-Facing Excellence:
  Track record of driving results through high-touch client engagements across in-person pitch meetings, executive presentations, and ongoing partner comms.
• End-to-End Account Ownership:
  Experience taking total ownership of key accounts while collaborating cross-functionally to build bespoke, highly customized partner solutions.
• Product Strategy &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Experience partnering with product teams to inform, shape, and prioritize media product roadmaps based on client feedback and market demand.
• Communication & Influence:
  Exceptional written, verbal, and visual presentation skills tailored for executive audiences.
• Team-First Culture:
  High commitment to fostering a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive team environment.

• At least 8 years of experience in strategic client-facing sales, account management, or business development
• At least 4 years of experience in Retail Media, AdTech, or Marketing Technology (Mar Tech)
• At least 8 years of experience analyzing data and leveraging analytics to drive sales strategies and campaign performance

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of dedicated experience in Retail Media, Performance Marketing or Affiliate ecosystems
• 10+ years of enterprise client-facing experience managing complex, high-value brand partnerships
• Proven track record of prospecting, negotiating, and growing relationships with top-tier brand advertisers
• Experience guiding technical ad sales and integrations
• Demonstrated capability in building product roadmaps in collaboration with Product and Biz Ops teams
• Advanced proficiency in data-driven storytelling and presenting complex metrics to C-suite executives.

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from…