Partner - The Exchange

Job Description

Principal Partner, Digital Trading Location: Mumbai, India Department: Exchange team (Digital Trading) Reporting to: Head, Digital Trading About Mindshare Mindshare, a part of GroupM and WPP, is a global media agency network helping clients make smarter business decisions in the digital age. We are the trusted advisor to some of the world's largest advertisers, including Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Digital Trading Principal Partner to lead our digital trading operations for HUL. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on digital expertise to drive our client's digital presence and performance. Reports to: Head, Digital Trading Key Responsibilities Digital Strategy Development Develop and implement comprehensive digital trading strategies aligned with HUL's business objectives Lead innovation in digital media buying and optimization Drive data-informed decision making Partnership Performance Management Manage relationships with data and e-commerce platforms, technology providers, and other key stakeholders. Negotiate deals to maximize profitability and efficiency. Ensure all key KPI’s with the partners are aligned and delivered Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with various departments such as client team, measurement, programmatic, digital and ecommerce, finance & compliance teams to ensure that partnership strategies are integrated across all facets of the business. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree required, MBA or related master's degree preferred Experience: 12-15 years of digital media experience 5+ years in leadership roles Proven track record in digital trading and e-commerce Technical Skills: Proficiency in finding and building data partnerships Advanced knowledge of digital analytics tools Understanding of major advertising platforms (Google, Meta, Amazon) Soft Skills: Strong leadership and team management abilities Excellent communication and presentation skills Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities