Lead Associate Account Director (Advertiser)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the health of new brand-direct relationships within the Growth Team as a strategic advisor, guiding problem-solving discussions and providing best-in-class client services
• Coach a small and nimble team of Account Managers; 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
• Demonstrate the value of The Trade Desk to clients by providing innovative solutions that meet the clients' needs and our business goals
• Lead key advertiser 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 revenue goals on a monthly and quarterly 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
• 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

Requirements

• 7+ years of digital advertising or programmatic experience with at least 2 years 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, including executive teams and industry groups
• Effective time management and prioritization skills to execute in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ambition to develop personally and nurture the development of others
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in product development or serving as a liaison between clients and product teams
• Leadership experience in a fast-paced digital advertising environment

Qualifications

• Educational background not explicitly specified, but extensive experience in digital advertising and team management is required

Benefits & Perks

• 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 up to 120 hours in the first year and 160 hours thereafter
• Approximately 13 paid holidays per year
• Stock-based compensation through employee stock purchase plan