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Senior Programmatic Account Manager

The Trade Desk
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/14/2026

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!

What we do:

We are seeking a talented and driven Senior Account Manager to join The Trade Desk, a company that is revolutionizing global advertising through its media-buying platform. In this role, you will support the Client Services team in managing and growing key accounts, collaborating with internal teams to provide strategic recommendations, data-driven insights, and exceptional client service.

As an expert in The Trade Desk platform, you will offer guidance to clients, provide training on new features, and contribute to enhancing the platform. If you are a proactive, analytical, and client-focused professional with a passion for online advertising, this is an opportunity to make an impact and grow within our dynamic organization.

What You'll Do:

  • Manage and grow a roster of key accounts within the Agency (Publicis - Spark) by building strong client relationships, providing strategic recommendations and exceptional client service.
  • Become an expert on The Trade Desk platform and offer insights to clients on how to implement creative marketing strategies.
  • Collaborate effectively with the Sales & Trading functions to develop existing accounts and achieve client goals and objectives.
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with brand and agency clients as a consultant to their business.
  • Own the training plan for onboarding new clients, continuing programmatic education, platform improvements, and new channels and markets within the industry.
  • Able to lead, not just manage tasks; think multiple steps ahead to move an account forward.
  • Represent client needs by providing feedback to Product Management and Partnerships to identify and define features, integrations and product improvements to The Trade Desk platform.
  • Develop standard methodologies within Client Services, collaborate with Product Marketing to develop effective training collateral and customer facing guides, and train and onboard new teammates.

What You'll Bring:

  • 5-7 years of consultative, client-facing work within online advertising experience preferred.
  • 1-2 years of experience working within a DSP (TTD highly preferred)
  • Bachelor's Degree from a four-year university or equivalent years of experience preferred.
  • Mentorship and/or leadership experience preferred.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
  • Consistent track record of growing accounts by developing a strong relationship with clients, understanding their business objectives and recommending the best strategies for implementing solutions.
  • Effective time management skills - ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) and confidence speaking to large groups.
  • Solid experience in Excel and MS Office and ability to use large data sets to build insights and strategy recommendations.
  • Willingness to travel alongside a team up to 25% of time.

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.

[LA JOBS ONLY] The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.

[SF JOBS ONLY] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include 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, and 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.

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

Note: 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 base salary range for this role is
$72,200$132,300 USD

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

Please reach out to us ataccommodations@thetradedesk.comto request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process.

When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.


We embrace inclusion and belonging in everything we do — from celebrating the diversity of our workforce to making a positive impact on our industry.

https://careers.thetradedesk.com/inclusion-and-belonging


 

Salary : $72,200 - $132,300

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