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Vice President, Partnerships (Media)

Kantar


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 145000 - 195000
Posted: 7 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Why this job is important
Partnerships are central to how Kantar delivers connected intelligence to clients in an increasingly complex data and media landscape. This role will define how we collaborate externally to unlock greater value from our data insights and technology. As VP of Partnerships you will shape a global ecosystem that accelerates innovation expands our commercial reach and strengthens our position as a leader in marketing data and analytics.

What youll be doing
  • Design and deliver a global partnership strategy that strengthens Kantars position across data media and technology
  • Identify negotiate and secure high-value partnerships with leading platforms media owners and data providers
  • Build commercially robust partnership models that go beyond referrals to drive measurable revenue and product impact
  • Hire lead and develop a high-performing global partnerships team
  • Partner with Product Research and Data Science teams to ensure partnerships drive innovation and client value
  • Advise senior leadership on market trends competitive dynamics and emerging partnership opportunities
The ideal skills and experience
  • Extensive experience in partnerships or senior commercial roles within data SaaS or marketing services
  • Proven track record of securing complex multi-year commercial agreements with global organisations
  • Strong leadership experience with the ability to build and scale high-performing teams
  • Deep understanding of how data insights and technology combine to drive client outcomes
  • Ability to operate strategically while also leading negotiations and execution in complex deal environments

Whats in it for you
  • A senior leadership role with global influence and high visibility
  • The opportunity to shape a critical growth capability from the ground up
  • Work with leading global clients platforms and partners
  • Exposure to cutting-edge innovation across data analytics and AI
  • A collaborative environment with opportunities to grow lead and make a meaningful impact

At Kantar we go beyond the obvious using intelligence passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career thats out of the ordinary and join us. We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included accepted and are allowed to flourish. We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool be locally representative drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate on the basis of age race religion gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity disability marital status or any other legally protected characteristics.

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: By applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us being processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (Kantar). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS for as long as is necessary for recruitment purposes.

The salary range for this role is $145000 - $195000/year. Your final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to location work experience skills knowledge education and/or certifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Location

Chicago N. Green StreetUnited States of America

Kantar Rewards Statement

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitiveand alsoto support a pay for performance culture where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

We go beyond the obvious using intelligence passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career thats out of the ordinary and join us.

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health andwell beingis taken into consideration.

We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool be locally representative drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

Kantar is the worlds leading data insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think feel shop share vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies Kantars 30000 people help the worlds leading organisations succeed and grow.


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