The Trade Desk
digital advertising
SeniorAccountManager
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“Senior Account Manager at The Trade Desk. Skills: Own and grow relationships with a portfolio of advertisers and/or agency clients in Japan, Act as a strategic advisor, translating client business goals into effective programmatic advertising strategies, Drive revenue growth through strategic account planning and up-selling, Lead regular performance reviews, QBRs, and strategic planning conversations with senior client stakeholders, Partner closely with Sales, Trading, Product, and regional/glob”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive revenue growth through strategic account planning and up-selling; deliver best-in-class client outcomes; Proven track record of growing accounts by forging a relationship with clients, understanding their objectives and recommending best strategies
Industry & Context.
Outstanding troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 6 years of online advertising experience, 3+ years of client-facing experience, Fluent English and Japanese
Nice to Have
Sales background and experience is a plus, Expertise in working with RTB, DSPs, ad exchanges, aggregators, ad servers, and other optimization platforms is a plus, Experience managing programmatic advertising and digital marketing campaigns, Solid experience in Excel and MS Office, including pivot tables, chart-making, and manipulation of large data sets, Outstanding troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced start-up environment, Proven track record of growing accounts by forging a relationship with clients, understanding their objectives and recommending best strategies, Effective time management skills – ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
What You'll Do.
Own and grow relationships with a portfolio of advertisers and/or agency clients in Japan
Act as a strategic advisor
translating client business goals into effective programmatic advertising strategies
Drive revenue growth through strategic account planning and up-selling
Lead regular performance reviews
and strategic planning conversations with senior client stakeholders
Partner closely with Sales
and regional/global teams to deliver best-in-class client outcomes
Provide feedback from clients and the local market to influence product and commercial strategy
Mentor or support more junior team members as a senior individual contributor
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with Sales, Trading, Product, and regional/global teams to deliver best-in-class client outcomes; ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced start-up environment
Communication Scope
Fluent English and Japanese; Lead regular performance reviews, QBRs, and strategic planning conversations with senior client stakeholders; Provide feedback from clients and the local market to influence product and commercial strategy
Process & Methodology
strategic account planning, Effective time management skills – ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
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: Own and grow relationships with a portfolio of advertisers and/or agency clients in Japan Act as a strategic advisor, translating client business goals into effective programmatic advertising strategies Drive revenue growth through strategic account planning and up-selling Lead regular performance reviews, QBRs, and strategic planning conversations with senior client stakeholders Partner closely with Sales, Trading, Product, and regional/global teams to deliver best-in-class client outcomes Provide feedback from clients and the local market to influence product and commercial strategy Mentor or support more junior team members as a senior individual contributor Who you are: A client services pro. You’re comfortable managing and growing lots of agency accounts, and able to prioritize between one hundred different things at once. You love learning new technology and teaching it to others. You’re as comfortable diving into Excel to improve a campaign as you are with taki
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