Business Development Manager

Perion is a global advertising technology company delivering solutions to the biggest brands and publishers around the globe across search, social media and display, video, CTV, and programmatic DOOH.

Home to an award-winning technology solution –– with our unique data-driven AI/ML based technologies, we deliver and optimize hundreds of terabytes of data and billions of events per day. We’re working with dozens of sources to provide a superior experience across screens and platforms, including mobile, video, social and native.

Position Overview

Perion is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Business Development Manager to support our active Business Development and M&A organization. This role blends strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, contributing directly to Perion’s long‑term growth through partnerships, vendor relationships, and strategic acquisitions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, is intellectually curious, and is eager to take ownership of high‑impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and advise the SVP of Corporate Development on partnership strategy, negotiations, and relationship management.
• Lead strategic initiatives with partners, driving collaboration, innovation, and long‑term value creation.
• Lead outreach to potential partners and manage the full vetting process, including capability assessments and alignment checks.
• Drive end‑to‑end contract negotiation processes in collaboration with legal, finance, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate tracking of all contract statuses, renewals, expirations, and compliance requirements.
• Represent Perion at industry conferences, events, and partner forums to identify opportunities and strengthen relationships.
• Conduct deep industry research to identify emerging trends, potential partners, and acquisition targets.
• Prepare detailed market maps, competitive analyses, and opportunity assessments.
• Build and maintain a corporate development pipeline of potential partners and acquisition targets
• Conduct deep industry research to identify emerging trends, potential partners, and acquisition targets.

Must‑Have Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Business Development, Corporate Development, Strategy, or related fields—preferably within AdTech, MarTech, or digital media.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage detailed business and operational tasks while contributing to high‑level strategic evaluations.
• Exceptional networking, communication, and relationship‑building abilities.
• Ability to evaluate complex technologies, business models, and operational processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA 
• Strong research capabilities and the ability to synthesize complex information quickly.
• High level of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to dive into fast‑paced, intensive work cycles.
• Creative, strategic thinker with a passion for digital media and technology.

Additional Information

• Competitive compensation package, including performance‑based incentives.
• Opportunities for career growth within Perion’s global organization.
• Exposure to world‑class advertising and technology leaders.
• Flexible work environment with hybrid/remote options.
• Collaborative, high‑energy culture across global offices (NY, Montreal, Israel, LA, London, and more).

Perion is committed to building a company whose staff reflects the true diversity of our community. Our employees are hired, promoted, and rewarded on the basis of talent, performance, dedication and results. We embrace our diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes all candidates without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, partnership status, ancestry, disability or veteran status.