The Trade Desk
Digital Advertising
LeadAssociateAccountDirector
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“Lead Associate Account Director at The Trade Desk. Skills: Client relationship management, Team leadership, Revenue growth. Oversee agency holding group relationships. Provide best-in-class client services”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive revenue growth; Achieve business goals; Develop next generation leaders
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving discussions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years professional experience, 2+ years managing team, Proven track record driving revenue growth, Excellent communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Highly organized
Nice to Have
Experience in programmatic industry
What You'll Do.
Oversee agency holding group relationships
Provide best-in-class client services
Demonstrate value of The Trade Desk
Provide innovative solutions
Lead key agency client meetings
Develop trusting relationships
Lead portfolio-specific goal development
Track progress of portfolio goals
Identify product solutions for clients
Serve as liaison between clients and product team
Coach team of Account Managers
Oversee day-to-day management
Set clear expectations
Develop career path plans
Provide constructive feedback
Maintain high performance level
Manage team bandwidth
Deliver high level of account support
Report progress against goals
Communicate with functional leaders
Solve business challenges
Identify opportunities for growth
Drive efficiency and effectiveness
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with business development; Collaborate with trading counterparts; Develop relationships with stakeholders; Solve business challenges together; Collaborate to drive efficiency
Communication Scope
Client-facing; Interpersonal skills; Influencing skills
Full Job Description
The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more. Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly. The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Oversee the growth of agency holding group relationships as a strategic advisor, guiding problem-solving discussions and providing best-in-class client services. Demonstrate the value of The Trade Desk to clients by providing innovative solutions that meet the clients’ needs and our business goals. Lead key agency client meetings in collaboration with business development and trading counterparts. Develop trusting and productive relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally. Lead the development of portfolio-specific goals based on the company’s vision and values and responsible for tracking progress of portfolio goals on a regular basis. Become heavily involved in product development by identifying how to build product that provides solutions for our clients’ business objectives and serving as a liaison between our clients and our product team. Coach a small and nimble team of Account Managers; overseeing their day-to-day management, motivating t
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