Senior Director, Business Development, Agency

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'll do

Take ownership for representing one of our most strategic relationships with The Trade Desk’s largest pharmaceutical partner nationally.Work collectively with Sales, Client Services, and Trading teams to drive strategy, deepend relationships and cultivate growthEstablish new/cultivate existing relationships with Sr level agency stakeholders and partner closely with BD advertiser team on commercial relationshipsCommunicate the value of our media buying platform by aligning The Trade Desk’s media buying philosophy and technology with our client’s business objectivesParticipate in product road map build out discussions based on client and agency needs with senior leadership, product, & engineeringTake lead in responding to RFPs, including qualification & win strategyWork closely with product, marketing and revenue teams to constantly optimize efforts relating to company-wide goalsIdentify and close strategic up-selling opportunities by understanding agency objectives and/or core client business needsBuild deep and lasting connections internally across The Trade Desk departments and specialty functions.

Who you are

We are looking for a commercially savvy, very senior sales or marketing minded individual to identify, grow, and nurture key Healthcare/Pharmaceutical clients. You’ll need a proven track record of delivering results in the category, building relationships, and collaborating with other teams as you’ll be working with some of our most strategic clients.

A proven track record in online advertising outbound sales driving growth across large, complex businessesCore belief in the power of Omnichannel to drive business results for our partnersA detailed understanding of the Healthcare/Pharmaceutical category is preferredExperience working with a technical platform is preferredExperience at an online publisher, ad network, ad exchange, ad server, SEM platform, DSP, or other online advertising/marketing roleExperience establishing longstanding, consultative client relationshipsStrong quantitative skills and negotiation ability, able to lead commercial negotiations for large global accountsStrong communication skills with an ability to speak with C-level clientsPassion for owning a room, closing deals, and getting winsProven track record of exceeding revenue expectations.

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.

NY, CO, CA, and WA residents only: In accordance with NY, CO, CA, and WA law, 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, abilities, 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 sales-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

$132,800—$243,500 USD