Strategic Agency Manager – Google – Toronto, ON

Google’s Global Partnerships team is hiring a Strategic Agency Manager based in Toronto, Ontario. This is a senior-level role that sits at the intersection of executive relationship-building, digital marketing strategy, and revenue growth — ideal for someone with deep experience in business development and a strong understanding of performance media agency ecosystems.

In this position, you’ll work directly with performance media agencies at the C-suite level, co-developing business growth strategies and driving product adoption across Google’s advertising and marketing solutions. You’ll own a portfolio of agency relationships and be accountable for scaling revenue through strategic partnerships, joint business planning, and hands-on execution.

About the Role: Strategic Agency Manager

As a Strategic Agency Manager, you will serve as a key liaison between Google and its performance media agency partners. Your day-to-day work involves building and maintaining executive-level relationships, designing multi-quarter strategic plans, and executing Joint Business Plans that align commercial goals with high-growth objectives. You’ll work closely with client strategists and product specialists to ensure mutual revenue growth for Google, its agency partners, and their end customers.

This role requires the ability to operate across all levels of an organization — from media planners and buyers to agency C-suite executives. You’ll be expected to manage complex projects simultaneously, drive alignment on strategic resources, and champion digital capability development within your assigned agency portfolio. Strong analytical thinking, compelling storytelling, and executive influencing are central to succeeding in this role.

Benefits and Salary

This role offers a competitive compensation package. The posted salary range for Canada is $162,000 – $167,000 CAD, plus a 15% bonus target, additional bonus potential, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Google’s benefits programme is widely recognized and covers a broad range of employee needs — you can learn more at Google’s official benefits page.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Agency Manager role centres on delivering measurable revenue outcomes while cultivating deep, long-term agency relationships. You’ll balance big-picture strategic planning with the operational execution needed to hit quarterly and annual targets — all while collaborating across Google’s internal teams.

• Deliver against ambitious annual and quarterly revenue targets by scaling product adoption across a diverse portfolio of agency clients
• Analyze growth drivers, manage risks, and design multi-quarter strategic plans to uncover and maximize client opportunities
• Develop and execute annual Joint Business Plans anchored in high-growth goals, strategic value partnerships, and commercial agreements
• Pursue long-term strategic goals for new and existing business while consistently prioritizing exceptional sales experiences for partners
• Strengthen executive and operational relationships across all levels, from agency C-suite leaders to media planners and buyers
• Drive alignment on strategic resources to fuel growth enablement initiatives in collaboration with client strategists and product specialists
• Develop digital capabilities within assigned agencies to enable sustainable business growth for all parties

Requirements / Skills

Google is looking for a seasoned professional who brings both strategic vision and executional discipline to partner-facing work. The right candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-paced sales environment, managing complex portfolios autonomously, and influencing stakeholders at the highest levels.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience is required
• 7+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, management consulting, or investment banking
• C-level relationship experience with a track record of working cross-functionally across all levels of management
• Partnership and agreement management experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Advanced sales techniques including effective questioning, objection handling, competitive selling, and compelling storytelling
• Knowledge of agency business models, customer strategies, and new business acquisition tactics is a strong asset
• Online marketing strategy expertise with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to build alignment across diverse internal and external teams

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to the qualifications outlined before submitting.

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