Join to apply for the Senior Director, Business Development role at The Trade DeskJoin to apply for the Senior Director, Business Development role at The Trade DeskThe 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 recent 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

What you'll do

Take ownership for representing every major global Agency Holding CompaniesWork collectively with greater global Sales, Client Services, and Trading teams to cultivate focused accounts and brandsOwn relationships with commercial and contract leads at major Agency clientsCommunicate the value of our media buying platform by aligning The Trade Desk's media buying philosophy with our client'sParticipate in product road map build out discussions based on client needs with senior leadership, product, & engineeringTake lead in responding to RFPs, including qualification & win strategyCoordinate global account discussions with global counterpartsWork closely with product,



marketing and revenue teams to constantly optimize efforts relating to company-wide goalsIdentify and close strategic up-selling opportunities by understanding core client business needsManage a senior agile team of sellersBuild deep and lasting connections internally across The Trade Desk departments and specialty functions

Who you are:

We are looking for a commercially savvy senior sales individual to identify, grow, and nurture key clients. You'll need a proven track record of delivering results, building relationships, and collaborating with other teams as you'll be working with some of our most strategic clients.

A proven track record in online advertising outbound salesExperience at an online publisher, ad network, ad exchange, ad server, SEM platform, DSP, or other online advertising roleExisting relationships with decision makers at major agencies and advertisersExperience establishing longstanding, consultative client relationshipsStrong quantitative skills as well as an ability to lead commercial negotiations for large global accountsStrong communication skills with an ability to speak with C-level clientsPassion for owning a room, closing deals, and getting winsProven track record of exceeding revenue expectations

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 willbe 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.

Ontario residents only: In accordance with Ontario law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions.

At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is

$136,920—$251,020 CAD

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to making our job application process accessible to everyone and to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability or medical condition and require an accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at

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📌 Senior Director, Business Development (Toronto)
🏢 The Trade Desk
📍 Toronto