The Trade Desk · 5 days ago
Director, Business Development, Advertiser (Travel)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $268K/yrThe Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. They are seeking a Director of Business Development to manage strategic relationships with major clients in the Travel industry, collaborating with global sales and client services teams to optimize efforts and drive revenue growth.
AdvertisingDigital MediaInformation TechnologyInternetMobileNative AdvertisingSocialSoftwareVideo Advertising
Responsibilities
Take ownership of representing some of our most strategic relationships with The Trade Desk’s largest clients in the Travel industry
Work collectively with greater global sales, client services, and trading teams to cultivate focused accounts and brands
Own relationships with commercial and contract leads at major advertising clients
Communicate the value of our media buying platform by aligning The Trade Desk’s media buying philosophy with our client’s
Participate in product road map build out discussions, based on client needs, with senior leadership, product, & engineering
Take lead in responding to RFPs, including qualification & win strategy
Coordinate global account discussions with counterparts in APAC and EMEA regions
Work closely with product, marketing and revenue teams to constantly optimize efforts relating to company-wide goals
Identify and close strategic up-selling opportunities by understanding core client business needs
Build deep and lasting connections internally across The Trade Desk departments and specialty functions
Qualification
Required
Proven track record in online advertising outbound sales
Experience at an online publisher, platform, ad network, ad exchange, ad server, SEM platform, DSP, or other online advertising role
Existing relationships with decision makers at advertisers within the travel industry and at major agencies
Experience establishing longstanding, consultative client relationships
Strong quantitative skills and negotiations ability, able to lead commercial negotiations for large global accounts
Strong communication skills with an ability to speak with C-level clients
Passion for owning a room, closing deals, and getting wins
Proven track record of exceeding revenue expectations
Ability to travel as needed
Benefits
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
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
Company
The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk is an online demand-side platform that provides buying tools for digital media buyers.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (31)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$257.5MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementBridge BankHermes Growth Partners
2021-07-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-09-21IPO
2016-05-09Debt Financing· $125M
Leadership Team
Jeff Green
CEO
Mitch Waters
SVP - Southeast Asia, India, Australia & New Zealand
Recent News
2026-01-06
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