Trading Specialist

The Trade Desk•Chicago, IL

2d•$62,100 - $113,800

About The Position

The Trading Specialist works with Account Management and Business Development to provide strategic recommendations that retain clients and grow their businesses. The role provides detailed campaign performance and pacing recommendations and serves as a platform expert who can teach clients platform nuances while actively navigating and using the platform. Over time, the Trading Specialist is expected to become a consultant to clients seeking the strongest possible campaign performance. The role collaborates with colleagues and clients to troubleshoot campaigns, analyze data, develop actionable insights, support campaign setup and optimization, and communicate recommendations. It also provides feedback to Product Managers and helps clients understand product updates, platform best practices, and industry news.

Requirements

At least 2 years of consultative, client-facing experience in ad tech, digital marketing, finance, or another data-heavy industry.
Comfort with client management and day-to-day communication.
Strong ability to communicate complex topics to agency and brand-direct stakeholders.
Effective time-management skills and ability to prioritize client requests alongside long-term projects.
Strong quantitative skills using tools such as MS Excel, Vertica, and Power BI.
Ability to collaborate across teams and with internal stakeholders, as well as work independently on daily tasks.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Account Managers and Business Development colleagues to drive performance and account growth.
Troubleshoot campaign setup and performance issues across Display, Online Video, Connected TV, and other channels.
Provide feedback to Product Managers to inform platform and product improvements.
Use Excel and analytics tools such as Tableau or Power BI to analyze large datasets and create actionable insights.
Present data and insights to client stakeholders.
Build relationships with agency and brand-direct stakeholders to advance business and meet client needs.
Work with agency traders and planners to set up campaigns and provide optimization recommendations so budgets deliver in full and meet client KPIs.
Develop platform expertise and consult and educate clients on product updates, platform best practices, and industry news.

Benefits

Stock-based compensation grants may be available to eligible employees.
Variable compensation-based incentives and commissions may be offered depending on the role.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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 allowing employees to purchase company stock at a discount.