The Trade Desk

Associate Trading Director

The Trade Desk • $92K — $169K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant professional experience, including 2 years in a management role.
  • Proven ability to develop and manage client relationships effectively.
  • Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth for large accounts.
  • Strong leadership skills with a collaborative approach to team management.
  • Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee client relationships as a strategic advisor, guiding problem-solving discussions.
  • Demonstrate The Trade Desk's value by providing innovative client solutions.
  • Lead key agency client meetings in collaboration with business development and trading teams.
  • Develop and track portfolio-specific goals aligned with company vision.
  • Act as a liaison between clients and product teams to enhance product development.
  • Coach and manage a team of Traders, setting clear expectations and career paths.
  • Communicate effectively with functional leaders to solve business challenges and drive growth.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) for employees and dependents.
  • 401k plan with company match for retirement savings.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage and basic life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for eligible expenses.
  • Generous parental leave and sick time policies.
  • Vacation time up to 160 hours after the first year.
  • Around 13 paid holidays per year.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing stock purchase at a discount.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Oversee the health client 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 team of Traders; overseeing their day-to-day management, motivating the team by setting clear expectations, developing career path plans, providing constructive feedback, and maintaining a high level of performance from the team to develop the next generation of leaders.
  • Manage for team bandwidth, delivering a high-level of account support and reporting progress against goals to management.
  • Communicate effectively with other functional leaders by solving business challenges together, identifying opportunities for growth, and collaborating to drive efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.


WHO YOU ARE:

You are an effective client-facing leader who is skilled in building and nurturing client relationships while also leading an agile team and developing talent. We are looking for an individual possessing excellent communication, strategic and leadership skills to serve as a player-coach across a portfolio of accounts.

Your duties will involve both managing relationships with clients and leading a team of Traders.
  • 7+ years of relevant professional experience with at least 2 directly managing and developing a team
  • Experience in developing, nurturing and managing client relationships.
  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth with large customer accounts.
  • Strong management and leadership skills through a collaborative team approach.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, executive team and industry groups.
  • Execute (and coach others to execute) timely in fast-paced environment through effective time management and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ambition to develop personally and nurture the development of others.
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.


In accordance with various US state laws, 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, 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 variable compensation-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

$92,500-$169,600 USD

About The Trade Desk

The Trade Desk is a global advertising technology company that provides a self-service platform for buyers of digital advertising. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Ventura, California. The Trade Desk's mission is to empower buyers of advertising with the tools they need to reach their target audiences in a more efficient and effective way. The company's platform allows buyers to manage their advertising campaigns across multiple channels, including display, video, mobile, and social. The Trade Desk's technology uses advanced algorithms and machine learning to optimize ad campaigns in real-time, ensuring that buyers get the best possible return on their investment.
Learn more about The Trade Desk
Size
1,967 employees
Market Cap
$21.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$242.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+42.6%
Revenue
$836 million
NASDAQ

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