Business Development Director

The Trade Desk The Trade Desk · Media · Home Office (Netherlands) · Direct Sales

This role is for a Business Development Director in the Netherlands for The Trade Desk, a global technology company focused on digital advertising. The role involves scaling strategic partnerships with agencies and clients, managing the full partnership lifecycle, and driving revenue growth. It requires experience in advertising sales or partnerships, deep knowledge of the Dutch market, strong commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills. The role is not directly involved in AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Own and scale strategic partnerships with leading agencies and key clients across the Dutch market
  2. Build deep relationships by embedding within agency and client ecosystems
  3. Lead the full partnership lifecycle—from onboarding to growth—ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience
  4. Partner closely with Client Services and other internal teams to deliver best-in-class execution
  5. Own and deliver against revenue targets, with accountability for pipeline, forecasting, and performance

Skills

Required

  • Advertising sales or partnerships experience in the Dutch market
  • Knowledge of the Netherlands agency and publisher landscape
  • Existing network in the Dutch market
  • Ability to build and maintain senior-level relationships
  • Commercial acumen
  • Track record of exceeding revenue targets
  • Experience navigating complex sales cycles
  • Entrepreneurial and self-starter mindset
  • Quick learner
  • Collaborative
  • Confident communicator and presenter

What the JD emphasized

  • Experienced in advertising sales or partnerships within the Dutch market
  • Deep knowledge of the Netherlands agency and publisher landscape, with a strong existing network
  • Proven ability to build and maintain senior-level relationships that drive long-term business impact
  • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of exceeding revenue targets