Inventory Partnerships Manager
Build it. Shape it. Scale it.
IQM is redefining how modern advertisers navigate complex, highly regulated media environments. Our AI‑driven media buying platform is built to deliver smarter decision making, greater transparency, and real performance at scale where precision matters most! We’re building a team of curious and driven problem solvers who want to make an impact and help define what’s next in advertising.
Job Opportunity
IQM is seeking an Inventory Partnerships Manager to own and expand supply partnerships for our Demand‑Side Platform (DSP). This role will be responsible for managing relationships with Supply‑Side Platforms (SSPs), optimizing inventory quality and scale, and developing direct partnerships with premium publishers.
This is a founding role, the first hire to build and define the inventory partnerships function from the ground up, including creating a robust internal offering and organizing inventory across 38 categories. You’ll work hands‑on with the Product and Go To Market teams to shape how inventory is packaged and taken to market, playing an active role in the sales motion as the offering matures. As the business scales, this role has a clear path to building and leading a team, backed by an established and award winning DSP.
The ideal candidate has experience in programmatic advertising, SSP integrations, and publisher partnerships, and understands how to grow high quality supply within a DSP ecosystem.
This is a founding role / first hire in the function.
This role is hybrid, meaning team members are expected to work one to two days per week in person at one of the office locations in either NY/DC.
At this time, IQM does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.
What You’ll Do
- Inventory Strategy and Optimization: Analyze traffic coming into the DSP from different SSPs and exchanges. Identify opportunities to improve inventory quality, brand safety, and supply efficiency. Work with Ad Operations and Product teams to troubleshoot inventory or bidstream issues. Develop strategies to increase access to premium inventory and curated marketplaces.
- Publisher Partnerships: Build and manage direct relationships with premium publishers and media owners, including negotiating and managing PMPs and Programmatic Guaranteed deals. Identify new publisher opportunities aligned with advertiser demand and campaign objectives. Partner closely with Marketing and Sales to own the packaging and productization of inventory bundles, libraries, and a dedicated inventory go to market motion that sells inventory from and through IQM.
- Market Intelligence: Track trends in the programmatic supply ecosystem. Maintain knowledge of emerging inventory sources, CTV supply, and curated marketplaces. Provide recommendations on new supply partnerships or inventory channels.
- Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Ad Operations, Sales, and Product teams to align supply strategy with advertiser demand. Support troubleshooting of supply issues impacting campaign delivery. Collaborate with Sales in securing premium inventory deals for key clients.
Who You Are
- 3 to 7 years of experience in programmatic advertising, DSP or SSP partnerships, or publisher partnerships.
- Strong understanding of the programmatic ecosystem including DSPs, SSPs, exchanges, PMPs, and Programmatic Guaranteed deals.
- Experience negotiating and managing inventory deals with SSPs or publishers.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret bidstream data and supply metrics.
- Strong relationship management and communication skills.
- Familiarity with OpenRTB, programmatic supply paths, and marketplace dynamics is a plus.
We’re Excited If You Have
- Experience working at a DSP, SSP, ad exchange, or programmatic media company.
- Existing relationships with SSPs or premium publishers.
- Knowledge of CTV, mobile, and web inventory ecosystems.
Working at IQM
At IQM, we believe that happy, healthy employees are the key to our success! That’s why we’ve built a benefits package that’s got you covered from head to toe, and your bank account too!
- 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare: IQM covers 100% of employee healthcare premiums, so you can focus on your work, not your benefits costs.
- Health and Wellness: Stay in top shape with multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage. A healthy smile and clear vision go a long way.
- Future Proof Your Finances: Our 401(k) program comes with a 3% company match, and you can save anywhere from 1% to 80% of your paycheck, whether retirement means a beach, the mountains, or something in between.
- Total Well-Being: From physical health to mental wellness and financial peace of mind, we offer resources to support every part of your journey, so you can feel great and do your best work.
At IQM, we’re not just building a team, we’re creating a workplace where you can thrive!
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About IQM
IQM is a global media buying platform that empowers political, healthcare and other specialty advertisers in highly regulated verticals to use and enhance their data to make better ad buying decisions.
Our platform enables advertisers to construct precise audience segments that align seamlessly with their desired target audience base, using their own data, top-tier third-party data sources, and IQM’s proprietary AI-driven audience intelligence engine. This leads to more accurate forecasting, budgeting and targeting, as well as delivering campaigns that perform better across screens and formats.
Over the past year, IQM has been awarded:
- Best New Product: IQM Power Segments — Reed Awards, 2026
- Engineering Team of the Year — CampaignTech Awards, 2025
- Best Customer Service | Tech Vendor — CampaignTech Awards, 2025
- Best Demand-Side Platform — MarTech Breakthrough Awards, 2025
- Best Demand-Side Technology — AdExchanger Awards, 2025
- Best Use of Online Targeting | U.S. House/Senate — Reed Awards, 2025
Highlighting IQM’s leadership in innovation and excellence in programmatic advertising.
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