Associate Trading Director, Agency

The Trade Desk

. Manage and optimize a diverse portfolio of clients to drive trading performance and account growth .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client portfolios to enhance trading performance and account growth, utilizing data analysis and optimization strategies within the programmatic advertising ecosystem.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DSP ExperienceProgrammatic Ecosystem KnowledgeData Analysis ProficiencyCampaign Optimization SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Online Ad OperationsCPA Campaign ManagementCPC Campaign ManagementRTB Environment ExperienceExcel ProficiencyData VisualizationTroubleshooting SkillsOptimization Platform ExperienceAd Exchange KnowledgeAggregators Understanding

Soft Skills

Consultative ApproachGoal SettingConstructive FeedbackProfessional Development FacilitationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Programmatic Supply ChainClient OnboardingCampaign EffectivenessTrading Best PracticesClient Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and optimize a diverse portfolio of clients to drive trading performance and account growth
Work with internal teams to create growth strategies aligned with client goals and objectives
Provide platform best-practice leadership and advise clients on improving campaign effectiveness
Combine data analysis and client feedback to develop optimization strategies and solutions for complex campaigns
Collaborate with Product Management and cross-functional teams to define platform features and enhancements
Create training collateral and internal resources to build trading best practices
Develop and execute customer onboarding plans with the Client Services team
Communicate The Trade Desk’s value proposition, technology, processes, and partnerships to grow current client accounts
Develop training materials, customer-facing assets, and internal resources for the Client Services practice
Visit clients regularly during the week and travel to London offices approximately once per month for commercial team events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep hands-on experience with DSPs, online ad operations, and the broader programmatic ecosystem
Consultative approach to navigating complex advertising and business challenges for clients
Proven ability to set clear goals, measure success, hold external and internal teams accountable, provide constructive feedback, and foster professional development
Experience working across the full programmatic supply chain, including ad exchanges, aggregators, ad servers, and optimization platforms
Hands-on experience in trafficking and optimizing CPA, CPC, and direct marketing campaigns, preferably in an RTB environment
Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, data analysis, and visualization
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive immediate impact

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel costs for regular client visits are expensed
Equal opportunity and inclusive hiring environment
Accessibility accommodations available during the hiring process