Senior Account Executive

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The Trade Desk is hiring a Senior Account Executive Acquire in Chicago for a full time onsite role focused on net new advertisers. You’ll own the entire sales cycle from prospecting and discovery to negotiation and closing, building pipeline through targeted outreach and strategic account planning, and leading value driven discussions with senior brand and agency leaders. You’ll present the platform, close MSAs and initial spend commitments, and collaborate cross functionally to ensure onboarding and early campaign success. Ideal candidates have 6–8+ years in digital media or ad tech with a quota carrying track record, DSP or programmatic experience, and a hunter mentality with strong analytical skills. To apply, highlight measurable new logo wins, end to end deal experience, and proven collaboration; tailor your resume to show revenue impact and long term partnerships. Unsolicited recruiter resumes may not be considered; apply via the official posting.

The Senior Account Executive (Acquire) is a high-impact sales role focused exclusively on acquiring net new advertisers to The Trade Desk platform. You will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and closing new brand relationships, owning the full sales cycle from initial outreach through first scaled investment. 

This is an opportunity for a driven, strategic seller who thrives on building pipeline, winning new logos, and establishing long-term partnerships with leading brands and agencies. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Drive net new business acquisition, generating and closing opportunities with brands not currently working with The Trade Desk 

• Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and discovery through pitch, negotiation, and execution of commercial agreements 

• Proactively prospect and build pipeline through targeted outreach, industry engagement, and strategic account planning 

• Lead value-driven discovery conversations to understand client objectives and align solutions to business outcomes 

• Present and demonstrate The Trade Desk platform, articulating differentiated value and driving client confidence 

• Build relationships with senior decision-makers, including C-level stakeholders across brands and agencies 

• Develop and execute winning strategies for competitive opportunities, including RFP responses and new business pitches 

• Negotiate and close new agreements, including MSAs, initial spend commitments, and long-term partnerships 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Client Services, Trading, Marketing, Product, and other teams to ensure successful onboarding and early campaign success 

• Maintain a disciplined approach to pipeline management and forecasting, with clear visibility into new business performance 

• Leverage market insights and competitive intelligence to strengthen positioning and improve win rates 

Who You Are: 

• 6–8+ years of experience in digital media or ad tech sales, with a strong emphasis on net new business development 

• Demonstrated success in a quota-carrying, acquisition-focused role, consistently exceeding new business targets 

• Experience selling programmatic or advertising technology solutions (DSP experience strongly preferred) 

• Proven ability to prospect, build pipeline, and close high-value deals from scratch 

• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders, including C-level decision-makers 

• Skilled in managing complex sales cycles, including negotiation and contract processes 

• Highly strategic and analytical, with strong commercial and problem-solving skills 

• Established network within brands or agencies is a plus 

• Self-motivated and driven, with a hunter mentality and bias toward action 

• Naturally curious, collaborative, and energized by building something from the ground up 

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.