Senior Account Manager

Who We Are  At The Trade Desk, we help the world’s most sophisticated marketers to connect with their audiences across every channel and device. Our platform combines data, transparency, and precision to help brands make smarter advertising decisions. We’re on a mission to create a better, more open internet that creates value for consumers, brands, and publishers alike.  We’re proud of the culture that fuels this mission. Diverse experiences and perspectives make us stronger, and we work intentionally to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to show up as their authentic selves.

Each person at The Trade Desk contributes to the community we’re building and we’re committed to making it a place where people can do their best work and grow their careers with purpose.    The Opportunity  The Melbourne Independent Agency team—one of the fastest‑growing parts of our business—is looking for a Senior Account Manager to strengthen and grow key client relationships. You’ll combine technical depth with commercial instinct to help our clients navigate an evolving digital advertising landscape.  You’ll manage a portfolio of independent agency accounts, uncover new opportunities, and translate data and insights into clear, strategic recommendations.

Your days will consist of troubleshooting platform challenges, shaping campaign and planning strategy, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver exceptional customer service.  What You'll Do  Manage and grow a portfolio of clients  Partner closely with the Trading team to grow existing portfolio and support the seamless onboarding of new customers  Collaborate with the Business Development team to uncover opportunities to grow current accounts  Become an expert on The Trade Desk’s platform and products, providing insights and best practice recommendations to to improve campaigns  Provide ongoing client training as new platform features and products emerge  Work with Product Management to help define features and drive enhancements to The Trade Desk platform  Create training, best practices, and sales materials   What You Bring to the Table  6+ years of experience in digital advertising & client-facing roles  Robust technical background, ideally gained within a DSP, SSP, online publisher, agency, MarTech provider or other online advertising role    Strong interpersonal skills – you can manage challenging conversations with clients, feel comfortable giving feedback, and deliver outstanding customer servic  Ability to transform large data sets into clear insights and recommendations   Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment  A resourceful approach to solving complex client issues, even when information is incomplete or priorities shift  A proven track record of growing accounts by forging a strong relationship with clients, understanding their objectives and recommending best strategies  Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and consistently meet deadlines  High attention to detail & process-driven approach to delivering quality work  Have a naturally curious mindset – you enjoy digging into data, understanding the ‘why’ and uncovering insights that drive action  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.

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