The Trade Desk

Senior Account Executive (CPG)

The Trade Desk$76K — $141K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in digital advertising sales, preferably with CPG experience.
  • Background in online publishing, ad networks, or similar advertising environments.
  • Experience with programmatic platform sales is highly valued.
  • Strong consultative selling and account upselling skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills, particularly with C-level clients.
  • Proven success in exceeding sales targets and revenue generation.
  • Quantitative skills and negotiation prowess are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Own 1-2 key CPG client relationships on a national scale.
  • Collaborate with Client Services to uncover and expand revenue opportunities.
  • Lead RFP responses and develop strategic win strategies.
  • Identify and close upsell opportunities aligned with client needs.
  • Present TTD's media platform value through engaging demos and presentations.
  • Contribute to product roadmap discussions informed by client feedback.
  • Work alongside Product, Marketing, and Revenue to optimize alignment with company objectives.
  • Use competitive insights to define and communicate TTD's unique value proposition.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage 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.
  • Vacation allocation of up to 160 hours after the first year.
  • Around 13 paid holidays each year.
  • Discounted stock purchase plan for employees.
Full Job Description
What you'll do
  • Take ownership of 1-2 of TTD's most strategic CPG client relationships nationally.
  • Partner with TTD's Client Services team to identify new revenue streams and cultivate and grow accounts.
  • Lead responses to RFPs and new inner agency opportunities, including qualification and win strategy development.
  • Identify and close strategic upsell opportunities by understanding clients' core business needs.
  • Communicate the value of TTD's media buying platform through capability presentations and product demonstrations.
  • Participate in product roadmap discussions with senior leadership, Product, and Engineering based on client needs.
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, and Revenue teams to continuously optimize efforts in support of company-wide goals.
  • Leverage market and competitive insights to identify and articulate TTD's unique value proposition and differentiators.
  • Accurately manage and communicate monthly forecasts and pipeline activity.
  • Contribute to TTD's culture with a strong growth mindset.

Who you are
  • 5+ years of experience in digital advertising sales; CPG experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience at an online publisher, ad network, ad exchange, ad server, SEM platform, DSP, DMP, or other online advertising company.
  • Programmatic platform sales experience highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated consultative selling and upselling experience within existing accounts.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage C-level clients.
  • Proven track record of exceeding revenue expectations.
  • Demonstrated quantitative skills and negotiation ability.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • This role follows a hybrid work model, with in-office expectations Tuesday through Thursday in our NYC office.

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

$76,900-$141,000 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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