Associate Account Director

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The Trade Desk is seeking an Associate Account Director to join full-time onsite in Melbourne, focused on driving ANZ growth with major local and global brands while delivering consultative client service across multiple teams. You will demonstrate the platform, translate product value into outcomes, onboard new customers quickly, and partner with Trading, Sales, and Product to accelerate roadmaps. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in digital advertising with a track record of growing enterprise accounts, strong time management, and the ability to lead cross-disciplinary projects; RTB, DSPs, ad exchanges and Excel skills are a plus. To apply, tailor your resume to show measurable wins and cross-functional impact, and highlight training materials or playbooks you’ve created while signaling collaboration and alignment with The Trade Desk’s inclusive culture.

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 you are:  

A client services expert, you’re comfortable managing and growing key enterprise accounts, and able to prioritise between many different work streams. You love learning new technology and teaching it to others. You’re as comfortable driving projects forward as you are taking a client out for lunch. You’re a self-starter, can set your own priorities and execute on them. You are a true consultative business partner with your clients. You understand how to create and maintain momentum. You love collaborating and bouncing ideas and strategies with a team and yet, you’re comfortable working autonomously.    

What you'll do: 

• Focusing on driving growth across ANZ with the largest local and global brands  
• Communicate the value of The Trade Desk media buying platform by walking through detailed demonstrations of the product 
• Understand competitive differentiators in fast-changing online advertising landscape 
• Being a trusted consultant to your clients across all the teams that touch those brands with the aim to accelerate the delivery of their objectives. You will do so by setting long term objectives and roadmaps accordingly 
• Work closely with the Trading team to rapidly on board new customers and grow existing advertiser patches 
• Work closely with Sales to identify ways to grow current accounts 
• Become an expert on the use and best practices on The Trade Desk platform and offer insights to clients on how to improve campaigns 
• Provide continual training to clients of all levels from young traders to heads of departments as new features are added to The Trade Desk 
• Host meetings with people of influence on the account irrespective of the function and level 
• Work with Product Management to help define features and drive enhancements to The Trade Desk platform and any other auxiliary element where synergies can be created (insights, measurement, billing, marketing, innovation) 
• Help build the Client Services practice, by creating training materials, best practices, sales materials and customer facing guides 

What you bring to the table: 

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• 10 years digital advertising experience and client facing experience required 
• Proven track record of growing accounts by forging a strong relationship with clients, understanding their objectives and recommending best strategies 
• Effective time management skills – ability to prioritise and meet deadlines 
• Experience with driving projects requiring stakeholders from different disciplines to drive output at pace 
• Expertise in working with RTB, DSPs, ad exchanges, aggregators, ad servers, and other optimisation platforms is a plus 
• Solid experience in Excel and MS Office, including pivot tables, chart-making 
• Outstanding troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced start-up environment 

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. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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