Roku

Senior Business Development Manager, Retail Media Partnerships & BD

Roku$153K — $297K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in business development or partnerships in digital advertising
  • Experience with Retail Media Networks or Commerce platforms
  • Strong technical skills related to APIs and data measurement
  • Proven history of driving multi-million dollar revenue partnerships
  • Exceptional analytic and presentation skills for executive audiences
  • Ability to negotiate complex partnership agreements

Responsibilities

  • Identify and manage retail media partnerships
  • Drive revenue through retail and commerce partnerships
  • Build relationships with key retailer decision-makers
  • Structure innovative partnership models based on Roku's data
  • Develop ROI models for new advertising solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new products
  • Provide market feedback to inform product strategy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options (medical, dental, vision)
  • Mental health and financial wellness support
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Parental leave policies
  • 401(k) retirement options and pension plans
  • Generous time off in line with local policies
Full Job Description
What does the team work on?

The Commerce and Shoppable Partnerships team sits within Roku's Global Ad Platform Partnerships and Business Development organization. The team is responsible for driving the next generation of commerce and shoppable based advertising solutions on the largest screen in the home. We partner with Roku ad product and ad sales, as well as brands, agencies, and ad tech platforms to unlock new revenue streams through commerce-enabled campaigns, shoppable formats, and measurable business outcomes.

What is the role?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Partnerships and Business Development leader to execute strategic retail media partnerships, working with the largest big box companies in the US. In this role, you will be the catalyst for expanding Roku's footprint in retail media, building relationships with key retailers and big box partners, fostering relationships with sales, and ad technology partners who are looking to drive measurable ROI and commerce outcomes through CTV advertising. You will identify, structure, and execute strategic partnerships that advance Roku's position as the leading commerce and shoppable advertising platform for streaming TV.

For New York Only - The estimated annual base salary for this position is between $153,400 - $297,500

Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.

This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

How will I use AI at Roku?

At Roku, we don't just use AI, we work with it. AI agents and smart tools help power drafts, analysis, and repetitive workflows, while our people bring direction, judgment, and accountability.
We value curious, adaptable builders, who can show how they've used AI, agents, or automation to move faster, improve quality, and scale their impact. Strong candidates know how to frame problems, guide AI-assisted work, check the output, and learn quickly. Above all, they bring curiosity, adaptability, and sound judgment.

What are the responsibilities of the role?

Partnership Development & Revenue Growth
• Identify, develop, and manage Retail Media networks partnerships
• Drive incremental revenue through deals focused on retailer and commerce partnerships powered by unique first party data
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key decision-makers at retailers, commerce networks, and ecosystem partners

Strategic Initiatives & Business Building
• Structure innovative partnership models that leverage Roku's unique data, measurement, and commerce capabilities to deliver performance outcomes
• Develop business cases, financial frameworks, and ROI models for new commerce and retail media advertising solutions
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, and Revenue Operations teams to bring new performance products and features to market
• Evangelize Roku's commerce and performance advertising capabilities through thought leadership, presentations, and industry events

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Partnership Solutions, and Data Science teams to define product requirements based on partner and market opportunities
• Work closely with Legal and Finance to structure complex partnership agreements
• Provide market feedback to inform product roadmap and go-to-market strategies

What experience would help someone be successful in this role at Roku?

Required Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales within digital advertising, ad tech, or commerce
• Worked with or at Retail Media Networks, Programmatic, and Commerce platforms
• Experience with API, social networks, and measurement platforms
• Proven track record of driving multi-million dollar revenue partnerships
• Deep understanding of performance advertising, e-commerce, and direct-response marketing principles
• Strong technical skills (API, cleanrooms, retailer measurement) to guide and consult across product and partner solutions
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data, build financial models, and present insights to executive audiences
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with experience presenting to C-level executives
• Experience managing complex negotiations and structuring win-win partnership agreements

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in CTV/OTT advertising or streaming platforms
• Knowledge of attribution methodologies, measurement frameworks, and privacy-compliant data strategies
• Understanding of ROAS, CPA, LTV, and other performance marketing KPIs
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What's Roku's approach to hybrid working?

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are generally flexible for remote work, except for employees whose specific roles or assigned office location require five days' a week attendance.

What are some of the benefits?

Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.

About Roku

Roku is an American consumer electronics company founded in 2002. The company is best known for its streaming devices that allow users to access internet-based video content on their televisions. Roku's devices are available in several models and are sold in the United States and other countries. The company also offers a streaming service called The Roku Channel that features a selection of movies and TV shows. Roku went public in 2017 and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Roku
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$17.5 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+47.3%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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