Lead Associate Trading Director

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:


Manage & coach a team of both Trading Analysts, Trading Specialists and Senior Trading Specialists.

Lead trading vision for a portfolio of clients via effective storytelling & strategic account analysis.

Expert at identifying ad hoc client opportunities and risks, and crafting a story with data to win effectively.

Collaborate with internal teams across Client Services & Sales to create 12-month growth strategies for key client objectives.

Create TTD client experts by being a trusted client resource and creative thinker.

Work closely with Product Management and other cross-functional teams to help define features and enhancements to improve the platform.

Help build our trading best practices, including creating training collateral and internal resources.


WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:


5+ years of programmatic, hands-on DSP and/or online ad operations experience.

1+ years of team management experience.

Strong leadership skills: ability to set and communicate goals, measure accomplishments, hold team accountable, and give useful feedback; delegate and develop; keep people informed, and provide effective coaching.

Proven track record of growing accounts by forging a strong relationship with clients, understanding their objectives and recommending best strategies.

Experience in working with ad exchanges, aggregators, ad servers, and other optimization platforms.

Solid experience in trafficking and optimizing CPA, CPC direct marketing campaigns preferably in an RTB environment.

Advanced MS Excel skills.

Outstanding troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a get-it-done environment.

Effective time management skills ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Self-starter able to tackle new clients or territories with little guidance.

Quick learner able to rapidly grasp new technology and product change.

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