The Trade Desk

Business Development Director (TELCO)

The Trade Desk • $100K — $184K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in sales within online advertising or related fields
  • Proven success in building and nurturing client relationships
  • Experience in the Telco industry, with established connections to major agencies
  • Strong negotiation skills for large global accounts
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly with C-level clients
  • Ability to travel 1-2 times a month as needed
  • Passionate and self-driven, focusing on achieving sales wins

Responsibilities

  • Represent and manage key relationships with major Tech clients
  • Collaborate with global teams to enhance account strategies
  • Lead engagement with commercial and contract stakeholders
  • Communicate the media buying platform's value effectively
  • Drive data-driven conversations for sustainable partnerships
  • Participate in product development discussions based on client input
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for upselling within client accounts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k plan with company match for retirement savings
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off including vacation days and sick leave
  • Parental leave and around 13 paid holidays per year
  • Tuition reimbursement for certain educational expenses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing purchase of company stock at a discount
Full Job Description
What you'll do
  • Take ownership for representing some of our most strategic relationships with The Trade Desk's largest Tech clients
  • Work collectively with greater global Sales, Client Services, and Trading teams to cultivate focused accounts and brands
  • Own relationships with commercial and contract leads at major Advertising clients
  • Communicate the value of our media buying platform by aligning The Trade Desk's media buying philosophy with our client's
  • Drive measurement led conversations to ensure longer-term partnerships
  • Participate in product road map build out discussions based on client needs with senior leadership, product, & engineering
  • Take lead in building proactive recommendations, expanding relationships within our clients beyond media, own our client side relationships top down
  • 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
  • Build deep and lasting connections internally across The Trade Desk departments and specialty functions

Who you are
  • We are looking for a commercially savvy, senior sales individual to identify, grow, and nurture key clients. You'll need a proven track record of delivering results, building relationships, and collaborating with other teams as you'll be working with some of our most strategic global clients
  • A proven track record in online advertising outbound sales
  • Experience in the Telco industry, and/or existing relationships with decision makers at major agencies and advertisers within the Telco space
  • 5+ years of relevant sales experience
  • Experience at an online publisher, ad network, ad exchange, ad server, SEM platform, DSP, or other online advertising role
  • Experience establishing longstanding, consultative client relationships
  • Strong quantitative skills and negotiations ability, able to lead commercial negotiations for large global accounts
  • Strong communication skills with an ability to speak with C-level clients
  • Passion for owning a room, closing deals, and getting wins
  • Ability to travel 1-2 times a month, depending on client needs
  • Proven track record of exceeding revenue expectations in a highly collaborative nature

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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

$100,600-$184,400 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
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