The Trade Desk

Senior Trading Specialist

Chicago · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$79k-$146kDetected 2 days ago

Data VisualizationAccessibilityAccount ManagementBusiness DevelopmentExcelSignal ProcessingCommunicationTime ManagementMentoringPublic Speaking

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.
When you work here, your impact is worldwide.

Collaborate with both Account Managers and Business Development colleagues while mentoring other Traders to help drive advertiser performance and account growth
Utilize excel and other advanced analytics tools, such as Tableau or Power BI, to analyze large sets of data and create actionable insights
Start to build strong relationships with agency and brand direct stakeholders to drive forward business and meet client needs
Work with agency traders and planners to setup campaigns and provide optimization recommendations to ensure budgets deliver in full as well as hitting client KPIs
Strong technical experience, ability to perform at a high strategic level and ability to think long term
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.
Trading Specialists should eventually be viewed as a consultants to clients who are aiming to drive the strongest performance possible.

Strong ability to communicate complex topics to agency and brand direct stakeholders
Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize client asks as well as long term projects
Fluency in understanding the DSP/Ad Tech landscape is required

4+ years of consultative, client-facing work, ideally within ad tech, digital marketing, finance or other data-heavy, industries (hands-on keyboard DSP experience a plus)
Understanding the CPG landscape is a plus

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 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.
The main responsibilities of a Trading Specialist are to provide detailed performance and pacing recommendations and be a platform expert who can not only teach the nuances to clients but can actively navigate and utilize the platform themselves.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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