The Trade Desk

Sales Development Representative

The Trade Desk$77K — $142K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4+ years of business development experience
  • Comfortable with daily cold calls and outbound emails
  • Ability to sell ideas persuasively
  • Experience in advertising technology is mandatory
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with CRM tools like Salesforce is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Construct and execute outbound outreach to a prospect list
  • Conduct high-level introductory conversations with prospects
  • Spend several hours daily on the phone with prospects
  • Meet monthly individual goals and job SLAs
  • Collaborate with Growth Team to enhance lead qualification
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
  • Manage and report activities using Salesforce

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare with premiums covered for employees and dependents
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement for certain expenses
  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Sick leave accrual of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
  • Vacation time up to 120 hours in the first year, increasing thereafter
  • Stock purchase plan allowing employees to buy shares at a discount
  • Around 13 paid holidays per year
Full Job Description
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Here at The Trade Desk, we are in search of a Sales Development Representative to fill a full-time position and join our growing sales team! This position will be vital to the success of our business and will be rewarding for someone who has a no-fail mentality and is interested in building a career in sales. In this role, you pursue outbound brand prospects in North America, seeking to increase our outbound demand velocity.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
• Effectively construct and execute outbound outreach to a defined prospect list
• Execute outbound prospecting initiatives
• Conduct high-level intro conversations: Listening and understanding each prospect's individual goals and challenges; accurately assess individual customer needs and issues to recommend appropriate features, benefits and value of TTD
• Spend several hours a day on the phone with prospective clients
• Personally responsible for meeting monthly individual goals and job SLAs
• Work closely with Growith Team Sales and Marketing to provide feedback on campaign performance, improve lead qualification, and lead scoring
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Help manage, track, and report on all activities and results using Salesforce
• Determine the appropriate business approach for potential clients

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of relevant business development experience
• Comfort and confidence with cold calling and sending outbound emails every day
• Able to promote/sell ideas persuasively
• You are a complex problem solver; not only are you able to effectively uncover a client's business challenge, but you are able to make thoughtful recommendations on how to solve them
• You're interested in getting to know the ins and outs of Business Development at a technology company and set the foundations for a successful career in sales
• Previous advertising technology experience is required
• Strong written & verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to work solo as well as being a productive team member
• A fundamental understanding of the sales process
• Experience with Salesforce or internal CRM tools is a plus, but not a requirement
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams (customer success, talent, legal, finance, marketing, operations etc.)
• Someone who embodies and strives to uphold TTD's values: Vision, Grit, Agility, Generosity, Openness and Full-hearted
• Adtech or Martech experience is a big plus

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.

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

$77,600-$142,200 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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