The Trade Desk

The Trade Desk

Business Development Director - Growth (Accelerate)

Los Angeles · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
Account ManagementBusiness DevelopmentPipeline ManagementNegotiationForecastingExcelLeadershipMentoring

About the role

  • Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet - from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.
  • Advertising powers the content people love.

Responsibilities

  • Own and grow a portfolio of 7-12 existing client relationships, driving revenue expansion and long-term partnership value
  • Operate as the strategic business owner across your portfolio, developing account plans and growth strategies that align client objectives with The Trade Desk's capabilities
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior marketing, media, analytics, and executive stakeholders, influencing investment decisions and long-term account strategy
  • Lead executive business reviews, commercial negotiations, renewal discussions, and investment planning conversations
  • Collaborate closely with Client Services, Product, Marketing, and Revenue teams to drive client success, influence innovation, and unlock incremental growth opportunities
  • By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide.
  • The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges - from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale.
  • Acting as the general manager of a book of business, this individual develops and executes growth strategies that increase client investment, deepen platform adoption, and strengthen long-term partnership value.
  • This role is designed for experienced commercial leaders who excel at navigating complex organizations, influencing senior decision-makers, and identifying scalable growth opportunities across multiple accounts.
  • Success requires balancing strategic planning, executive relationship management, commercial negotiation, and cross-functional leadership to deliver sustained revenue growth and business outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years of experience in digital advertising, media, ad technology, account management, or consultative sales
  • Proven track record of strategically managing and growing a multimillion-dollar portfolio of business while consistently exceeding revenue targets
  • When you work here, your impact is worldwide.

Benefits

  • Maintain accurate visibility into business health through forecasting, pipeline management, and account planning

Company info

  • The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world's leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices.
  • The world's brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.
  • We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another.

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