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Locala

Head of Strategic Business Development

Locala

. Identify and prioritize strategic growth opportunities .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in identifying strategic growth opportunities and building executive relationships to drive revenue through scalable partnership models. Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and lead cross-functional initiatives in media, advertising, and SaaS industries.

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Business DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsNegotiating Complex AgreementsCross-Functional LeadershipExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills
Joint Business PlansPartnership SolutionsRevenue TrackingPipeline ManagementOperational Feasibility
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingStakeholder CoordinationStrategic Thinking
Industry Keywords
MediaAdvertisingAdtechMartechSaaS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Identify and prioritize strategic growth opportunities
  • Build executive relationships with agencies, brands, and partners
  • Develop Joint Business Plans, preferred partnerships, and multi-market agreements
  • Create scalable partnership models supporting long-term growth
  • Structure commercially viable and repeatable partnership solutions
  • Evaluate revenue potential, strategic fit, and operational feasibility
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, Product, and Operations to execute agreements
  • Serve as the primary commercial filter before Product engagement
  • Coordinate stakeholders across Sales, Product, Marketing, Finance, and Operations
  • Drive opportunities from qualification through execution
  • Own strategic partnership and growth targets
  • Track pipeline, conversion, and revenue impact
  • Deliver measurable incremental revenue through strategic partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years in business development, strategic partnerships, consulting, enterprise sales, or commercial leadership
  • Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements
  • Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives and strategic partnerships
  • Experience in media, advertising, adtech, martech, SaaS, or related industries
  • Strong executive communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience with agencies, enterprise brands, or platform partnerships
  • Global or multi-market partnership experience
  • Existing senior industry relationships
  • Experience building or scaling a strategic partnership function