Senior Manager, Client Partner (Network Advertising) at PlayStation Global

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Media, Marketing, Advertising, Team Leadership, Commercial Acumen, Client Relationships, Negotiations, Media Agencies, Online Advertising, Digital Ecosystems, Product Launch, Strategic Partnerships, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Revenue Growth

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Role Overview: The PlayStation Network Advertising team is a dynamic, global advertising sales organisation focused on driving innovation and delivering value within the gaming and entertainment ecosystem. We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead our regional Client Partnerships team. Based in London, this role will oversee a group of Client Partners across EMEA and play a pivotal role in expanding PlayStation’s advertising business across endemic and non-endemic partners. As a regional leader, you will serve as the primary representative for Client Partnerships within EMEA, driving alignment across cross-functional teams and ensuring the region’s perspective and opportunities are championed within the broader global organisation. As we launch new advertising products and solutions next year, you will work closely with your team and media agencies to bring these innovations to market, driving adoption and commercial success. What you'll be doing: Regional Leadership & People Management Lead, develop, and motivate a team of Client Partners Drive a of collaboration, accountability, and innovation within the team Serve as the regional voice of Client Partnerships, representing EMEA in global forums and leadership discussions Build strong internal relationships with cross-functional leaders across the business to find new opportunities for your team and partners Identify knowledge gaps and develop plans to improve the team's skills Client & Partner Management Oversee relationships across endemic and non-endemic partners, including agencies and advertisers Develop strategies that deepen partner engagement and drive long-term growth Identify growth opportunities, new solutions, sales initiatives, and innovative ways to deliver value to our partners Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with peers across other regions, solutions, operations, revops, and cross functional teams to develop scalable solutions that can be utilized regionally and globally Align regional execution with global strategy while adapting to local market needs Take on a stronger regional leadership role withing the broader organization to support your team’s visibility and growth Sales & Strategy Execution Lead regional revenue planning, forecasting, and performance tracking, implementing improved processes to enhance data quality and efficiency Develop and implement strategic sales plans to expand the customer base Support and execute PlayStation’s monetization strategies making recommendations for EMEA and other regions Monitor and analyze sales performance data and KPIs Drive revenue growth through data-driven recommendations and best-in-class client service What we're looking for: 12+ years of experience in Digital Media, Marketing, or Advertising, ideally within the gaming, entertainment, or technology sectors 8+ years team leadership experience. With success in both strategic leadership and developing high performing teams Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage complex client relationships and negotiations Understanding of media agencies, online advertising, and digital ecosystems Demonstrated ability to launch new products to market and drive adoption through strategic partnerships Communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills Passion for PlayStation, gaming, and innovation in digital advertising Ability to travel as required Benefits: Discretionary bonus opportunity Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes) Private Medical Insurance Dental Scheme 25 days holiday per year in addition to public holidays On Site Gym Subsidised Café Free soft drinks On site bar Access to cycle garage and showers Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Client Partners while overseeing relationships with partners across EMEA. Drive regional revenue planning and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align local execution with global strategy.