The Trade Desk

digital advertising

SeniorAccountManager

Tokyo, Japan Remote Friendly
The Brief

“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.

digital advertising
Problems you'll solve

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

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