AB InBev · 1 day ago
Global Director Ads Business Strategy and Development
NEW YORK, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$192K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expAB InBev is the leading global brewer and one of the world’s top 5 consumer product companies. They are seeking a Director of Ads Business Strategy and Development to transform their retail media program into a scalable platform, focusing on auction strategy, ad product innovation, and partner strategy within a global framework.
BrewingSalesSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Influence auction design, dynamics, and pricing methodologies to ensure profitability and marketplace health
Thinking from the lens of our customers, lead the evolution of ad inventory, ensuring performance, scalability, and fit for diverse partner needs
Build robust frameworks for testing and optimization across market, advertiser, and inventory levels
Continuously refine ad placement and functionality to balance user experience with monetization efficiency
Establish data-driven measurement and forecasting frameworks for ongoing performance improvement on behalf of customers
Define and launch new advertising products, including offsite media capabilities
Drive the development of scalable, privacy-compliant targeting, delivery, and measurement solutions
Partner with cross-functional teams to align product development with business growth objectives
Work with the product team to develop a short- and long-term build-versus-partner roadmap for BEES ad tech infrastructure
Evaluate technology partners and determine which capabilities to own in-house versus outsource, balancing investment and opportunity sizing
Ensure solution scalability, transparency, and integration across global markets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in ad tech, retail media, or large-scale digital platforms, with at least 6 years in business strategy, product strategy, or leadership roles focused on ad systems or monetization infrastructure
Proven success designing, implementing, and optimizing real-time bidding (RTB) systems, yield algorithms, or ad delivery pipelines
Experience collaborating with Engineering and Data Science teams to define technical roadmaps and experimentation frameworks that support customer and business goals
Track record of working cross-functionally across Product, Technology, and Commercial teams in global organizations
Deep understanding of ad serving, yield optimization, and programmatic ecosystems
Strong grasp of demand- and supply-side mechanics (DSPs, SSPs, exchanges, and ad networks)
Experience with data platforms and analytics tools (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow)
Expertise in ad measurement, targeting, attribution, and privacy-safe data practices
Understanding of identity resolution, forecasting, and experiment design (A/B, incrementality)
Experience with major ad tech stacks (e.g., Google Ad Manager, The Trade Desk, Criteo, or similar)
Comfort working with APIs, SDKs, and integration frameworks to scale ad functionality
Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams
Strong executive presence and ability to influence across senior levels and regions
Excellent communication and storytelling skills for both technical and commercial audiences
Strategic thinker who balances long-term vision with agile execution
Proven success operating in fast-moving, global, and matrixed organizations
Fluency in English required
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience in B2B or marketplace environments strongly preferred
Conversational Spanish and/or Portuguese strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Fertility benefits
401k match
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company
AB InBev
AB InBev is a drink and brewing company that produces and supplies a comprehensive range of beer products.
10001+ employees
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