Lead Associate Trading Director

The Trade Desk•Chicago, IL

2d•$92,500 - $169,600

About The Position

The Lead Associate Trading Director is a client-facing leader who serves as a strategic advisor to health clients and leads a team of Traders across a portfolio of accounts. The role combines client relationship management with team leadership and talent development. It involves helping clients solve business challenges, demonstrating the value of The Trade Desk through innovative solutions, and working with internal partners to meet client needs and business goals. The position also contributes to product development by identifying product solutions for clients’ business objectives and acting as a liaison between clients and the product team. The role is responsible for portfolio-specific goals, team bandwidth and performance, high-level account support, and reporting progress to management. The Trade Desk describes itself as a global technology company with more than 3,000 employees across more than 30 offices.

Requirements

At least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
At least 2 years of experience directly managing and developing a team.
Experience developing, nurturing, and managing client relationships.
A proven track record of driving revenue growth with large customer accounts.
Strong management and leadership skills, using a collaborative team approach.
Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, executive teams, and industry groups.
Ability to execute and coach others to execute in a fast-paced environment through effective time management and prioritization.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ambition to develop personally and nurture the development of others.
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Oversee health client relationships as a strategic advisor, 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 client needs and business goals.
Lead key agency client meetings in collaboration with business development and trading counterparts.
Develop trusting and productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Lead the development of portfolio-specific goals based on the company’s vision and values, and track progress regularly.
Contribute to product development by identifying product solutions for clients’ business objectives and serving as a liaison between clients and the product team.
Coach and manage a team of Traders, set clear expectations, develop career plans, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high team performance.
Manage team bandwidth, deliver high-level account support, and report progress against goals to management.
Collaborate with other functional leaders to solve business challenges, identify growth opportunities, and improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Benefits

Stock-based compensation grants for eligible employees.
Variable compensation-based incentives and commissions, depending on the role.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare, with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents.
401(k) plan with 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 through the first year and 160 hours thereafter.
Approximately 13 paid holidays per year.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan that allows employees to purchase company stock at a discount.