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!

We’re looking for an Associate Trading Director to join our growing team in the Netherlands. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded trading specialist to play a key role in a fast-growing market and potentially grow into a leadership position.

About the Role
In the short term, the role would be focused on core trading support - platform training, troubleshooting, product updates, deal setup, QBRs and working strategically with our clients. But importantly, this person should also have the ambition and capability to grow into a leadership position, knowing that our success in the Netherlands could open future opportunities to build and manage a team.

What you'll do:

• Handles the day-to-day trading efforts for a portfolio of accounts
• Owns accounts independently and recognises opportunities to grow accounts; playing a key role in identifying and prioritising client needs 
• Develop areas of expertise in product offerings and acts as an internal resource for the internal business team 
• Oversee client relationships as a strategic advisor for all things Trading, guiding problem-solving discussions and providing best-in-class client services.
• Demonstrate the value of The Trade Desk to clients by providing innovative solutions that meet the clients’ needs and our business goals.
• Develop trusting and productive relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Communicates complex concepts and ideas in a clear and concise manner, across audiences with varying levels of expertise.

 

Who you are:

You are an effective client-facing leader who is skilled in building and nurturing client relationships while also leading an agile team and developing talent. We are looking for an individual possessing excellent communication, strategic and leadership skills to serve as a player-coach across a portfolio of accounts.

• 7+ years experience within programmatic advertising and experience with TTD's platform or similar is a bonus
• Experience in developing, nurturing and managing client relationships
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth 
• Ambition to develop personally and nurture the development of others
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
• Highly organised with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities. Love to problem-solve, along with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic environment 
• Strong quantitative skills coupled with real passion for mining insights from very large datasets  and Excel
• Effective time management skills – ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

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.