Director, Business Development - Agency

Company: The Trade Desk, Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers -- and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day. So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Acquire, build, and cultivate relationships across a myriad of external decision makers within the agency organization, client, and analytic and measurement teams to grow and build TTD's largest brand partnerships.
• Work collaboratively with internal TTD teams across client service, inventory, product marketing, research and insights teams, etc., to deepen platform expertise and deliver tailored, high-impact solutions for clients.
• Communicate the value of The Trade Desk media buying platform by walking through detailed demonstrations of the product.
• Take lead in responding to RFPs or new inner partner opportunities, including qualification & win strategy.
• Work closely with product, marketing, and revenue teams to constantly optimize efforts relating to company-wide goals.
• Identify and close strategic up-selling opportunities by understanding core client business needs.
• Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company's unique selling propositions and differentiators.
• Contribute to The Trade Desk culture: looking for humble and sales-driven individuals.WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7-10+ years of sales or account management experience, ideally within AdTech or MarTech.
• Experience at an online publisher, ad network, ad exchange, ad server, SEM platform, DSP, DMP, or other online advertising company.
• Previous experience covering IPG or other major hold co is preferred.
• Experience selling through marketing strategies and measurement to CPG or FinServ clients is a plus.
• Programmatic platform sales or account management experience highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to speak with executive level.
• Strong quantitative skills and negotiation ability.
• Proven track record of exceeding revenue expectations.NY, CO, CA, and WA residents only: In accordance with NY, CO, CA, and WA law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement, or parental leave.At The Trade Desk, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $132,800-$243,500 USD.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to making our job application process accessible to everyone and to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability or medical condition and require an accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at .You can also contact us using the same email address if you have a disability and need assistance to access our Company website.When contacting us, please provide your contact information and specify the nature of your accessibility issue.
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