Senior Data Partnerships Manager (Audience)

The Trade Desk•New York, NY

About The Position

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! Who we are: Data Partnerships is the team that identifies, negotiates with, and manages the data providers that power many of the Trade Desk’s key products (i.e. audiences, measurement, identity and more). We pride ourselves on maintaining a robust and vibrant marketplace of data to give our clients a breadth of choice in how they operate on the platform. With over 200 distinct partner relationships under our management, we strive to deliver products that power performance for advertisers – all in the spirit of maintaining data marketplace vibrancy through growth. What you'll do: As a Senior Manager on the Audience Data Partnerships team, you will lead a critical portfolio of ID‑based data partnerships and programs that support advertiser targeting outcomes. You will translate company and departmental strategy into clear priorities, programs, and execution plans, while operating as a respected partner to cross‑functional stakeholders across Business Development, Client Success, Technical Account Management, and Product. You balance hands‑on partnership management with leadership of complex initiatives that improve how we service and support data partners. Why this role matters: Audience data is a critical asset that The Trade Desk uses to power advertiser performance. The ability to deliver the right ad, across channels, to the right person is critical for today’s digital marketers. In this role, you will help build the partnerships and infrastructure that make that possible, positioning The Trade Desk at the center of the data-driven future of advertising.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in partnership / business development, sales and/or account management with an emphasis on data used for targeting
Highly collaborative, with strong emotional intelligence and integrity; builds trust‑based, consultative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Able to articulate company and departmental strategy into actionable plans, programs, and execution priorities
Demonstrated ability to analyze issues using data and qualitative inputs, weighing tradeoffs to make consistently sound decisions
Experienced in strategic partner management, including vendor negotiation, joint sales motions, and business development support
Experience in digital media, preferably advertising technology
Experience working with account teams and centers of excellence at agency holding companies
Track record of helping direct reports grow their capabilities, responsibilities and careers

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a portfolio of third‑party audience data partnerships across key verticals (e.g., agencies, automotive, healthcare), ensuring strong operational execution and partner growth
Translate broader Data Partnerships and Audience strategy into clear priorities, roadmaps, and deliverables for your area of responsibility
Deliver internal education through training materials, documentation, and presentations to ensure teams are equipped to activate and support data solutions
Lead industry and partner research efforts within your domain; synthesize trends, segment enhancements, and market developments into clear “need‑to‑know” guidance for internal teams
Own or contribute to monthly financial billing reconciliation for assigned partners, identifying opportunities to improve processes, accuracy, and efficiency
Manage partnership deliverables including recurring reporting, operational reviews, and ad hoc analyses to support decision‑making
Operate comfortably in ambiguity, making informed decisions by considering the broader business context and downstream impacts

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