Bumble

Advertising Partnerships Manager

Bumble$110K — $135K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in digital advertising sales, preferably with brands and agencies.
  • Proven track record of securing strategic partnerships and managing sales pipelines.
  • Strong understanding of the European advertising ecosystem and mobile app advertising.
  • Experience managing complex deal cycles from proposal to execution.
  • Ability to utilize AI tools for prospecting and performance insights effectively.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders.
  • Collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and secure new advertising partnerships through proactive outreach and relationship building.
  • Drive revenue growth by managing relationships with brand and agency partners to deliver effective campaigns.
  • Manage both inbound and outbound sales opportunities to balance new business and long-term growth.
  • Oversee campaign execution, ensuring creatives are gathered and timelines are met for successful launches.
  • Quickly resolve operational issues to minimize disruptions and maintain client satisfaction.
  • Shape advertising strategy by synthesizing client feedback and collaborating with teams.
  • Develop sales enablement tools to support client education and revenue growth.
  • Contribute to the advertising sales strategy and assist in launching new ad products globally.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with a 30-day eligibility period.
  • Unlimited paid time off, including a company-wide week off and designated Focus Fridays.
  • Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401k plan with a 4% company match available after 90 days of employment.
  • Monthly wellness benefits and resources like Noom and Unmind.
  • Generous maternity and fertility benefits with 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Premium access to Bumble's apps for personal use.
Full Job Description
Bumble Inc. is looking for an experienced, motivated, and resourceful Advertising Partnerships Managerto drive revenue across our app portfolio. As one of the first members of our Ads team - sitting within the Product & Business Operations organization - you'll help shape the future of Bumble's advertising strategy.

This is a sales role first and foremost, focused on building high-value advertising partnerships with brands and agencies, driving direct revenue, and managing campaigns from pitch to execution. You'll also play a key role in growing our business by bringing back marketplace feedback to inform go-to-market plans and influence our ad product roadmap.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of selling strategic digital advertising solutions, along with strong account and project management skills. You're just as comfortable securing RFPs and crafting proposals as you are managing day-to-day client relationships and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class campaigns.

What You'll Do

  • Identify, prospect, and secure new advertising partnerships through proactive outbound outreach, cultivating strategic relationships, and building market awareness of Bumble's growing in-app advertising capabilities.
  • Drive advertising revenue growth by managing, strengthening, and expanding relationships with brand and agency partners to deliver high-performing, strategic campaigns across Bumble's portfolio of apps.
  • Manage both inbound advertiser interest and a robust outbound sales pipeline, ensuring a balanced approach to driving new business, test opportunities, and long-term growth.
  • Oversee end-to-end campaign execution - including gathering creative assets, coordinating timelines, and managing campaign setup - while partnering with Ad Operations to deliver accurate reporting, performance insights, and optimizations.
  • Resolve day-to-day operational issues swiftly to minimize revenue-impacting blockers and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Help shape Bumble's advertising go-to-market strategy by gathering and synthesizing client feedback, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and influencing the sales strategy and ad product roadmap to drive innovation.
  • Develop and refine sales enablement tools - including insights, narratives, presentations, and case studies - to support revenue growth, client education, and marketplace positioning for this emerging offering.
  • Collaborate across Product, Marketing, Comms, Legal, Finance, and Engineering to ensure campaigns are executed flawlessly and strategic priorities are aligned across the business.
  • Serve as a key contributor to the global advertising sales strategy, partnering on high-priority initiatives and helping to launch new ad products, formats, and monetization opportunities worldwide.


About You

  • You bring advanced experience selling digital advertising solutions and are recognised as a trusted partner by brands, agencies, and internal stakeholders alike.
  • Typically requires 5+ years of experience, though we welcome candidates with alternative backgrounds that demonstrate equivalent skills.
  • You have a strong understanding of the European advertising ecosystem, including brand and agency dynamics, mobile app advertising, and both direct-sold and emerging ad solutions.
  • You're confident owning complex deal cycles - from RFP response and proposal development through to negotiation, execution, and post-campaign analysis.
  • You apply AI thoughtfully in your work, using tools to enhance prospecting, proposal development, pipeline forecasting, and performance insights while staying curious about new capabilities.
  • You communicate with clarity and influence, tailoring narratives and presentations for senior client stakeholders and internal leaders with equal confidence.
  • You collaborate with purpose across global teams, take ownership of outcomes, and adapt plans as conditions evolve - demonstrating excellence through follow-through.
  • You're motivated by Bumble's mission and role-model our values through inclusive behaviour, sound judgment, and a commitment to building advertising that adds value for people, not just platforms.


$110,000 - $135,000 a year

Final Compensation

Will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, skill set, and other job-related considerations.

Benefits & Perks
Insurance: Medical/dental/vision, 30-day eligibility. Bumble has multiple competitive offerings that will be available to you on the first of the month following date of hire.
Unlimited PTO + 1 company-wide week off + Focus Fridays every week
Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance
401k with 4% company match if you contribute 6%, 90-day eligibility
Monthly wellness benefit and access to Noom, Unmind, and Your Money Line
Maternity and Fertility benefit + 26 week paid parental leave
Premium App Access

About Bumble

Bumble is an online dating app that allows users to connect with potential partners. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Bumble offers a range of features, including photo verification, video chat, and voice calls. The company serves a variety of demographics, including young adults and the LGBTQ+ community.
Learn more about Bumble
Size
600 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Revenue
$582.1 million
NASDAQ

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