Lead Associated Account Director (political)

The Trade Desk The Trade Desk · Media · Washington, DC · Account Management

Lead Associated Account Director (Political) role at The Trade Desk, a global technology company specializing in digital advertising. This role focuses on managing client relationships, demonstrating platform value, leading agency client meetings, and developing product solutions based on client needs. It also involves coaching a team of Account Managers and collaborating with internal functional leaders. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of digital advertising experience, with at least 2 years in team management, and strong client relationship, revenue growth, and leadership skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Oversee the health of client relationships as a strategic advisor, guiding problem-solving discussions and providing best-in-class client services.
  2. Demonstrate the value of The Trade Desk to clients by providing innovative solutions that meet the clients’ needs and our business goals.
  3. Lead key agency client meetings in collaboration with business development and trading counterparts.
  4. Develop trusting and productive relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
  5. Lead the development of portfolio-specific goals based on the company’s vision and values and responsible for tracking progress of portfolio revenue goals on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Skills

Required

  • digital advertising experience
  • managing and developing a team
  • developing, nurturing and managing client relationships
  • driving revenue growth with large customer accounts
  • management and leadership skills
  • building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • effective time management and prioritization skills
  • communication and interpersonal skills
  • influencing and negotiation skills
  • highly organized with a strong attention to detail

Nice to have

  • player-coach across a portfolio of accounts
  • ambition to develop personally and nurture the development of others

What the JD emphasized

  • 7+ years of digital advertising experience with at least 2 directly managing and developing a team
  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth with large customer accounts.