Senior Account Manager

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Senior Account Manager at The Trade Desk owns and grows a portfolio of ANZ clients, focusing on major local and global brands, ensuring campaigns run smoothly and clients maximise value from the platform. You are a client‑focused operator who thrives on owning relationships, juggling multiple workstreams, and translating goals into actionable strategies while continually training others on new capabilities. Requirements include 5 to 7 years in digital advertising or ad tech, strong account management, a grounding in programmatic basics, excellent time management, and advanced Excel. To apply, tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, cross‑functional collaboration, and a clear client impact narrative; demonstrate fast learning and clear communication. The Trade Desk values equal opportunity and accommodations are available on request.

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: 

You are a client‑focused operator who thrives on owning relationships and managing the day‑to‑day delivery for key enterprise accounts. You’re organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple workstreams. You enjoy learning new technology and helping others understand it. 
 
You collaborate naturally with teammates yet take accountability for your own priorities and deadlines. You bring structure, momentum, and clear communication to every account you support.

What You’ll Do: 

As a Senior Account Manager, you will support and grow a portfolio of clients across ANZ, ensuring campaigns run smoothly and clients gain maximum value from The Trade Desk platform. Your responsibilities include: 

• Focusing on driving growth across ANZ with the largest local and global brands, supporting their campaign objectives and long‑term growth plans. 
• Acting as a trusted partner by understanding client goals and recommending effective strategies on The Trade Desk platform. 
• Preparing insights, reporting, and strategic recommendations to support senior client leaders. 
• Developing deep expertise in The Trade Desk platform and helping clients adopt best practices in campaign setup, optimisation, and measurement. 
• Delivering regular product training to clients at all levels and supporting feature adoption as new capabilities roll out. 
• Identifying optimisation opportunities and collaborating with the Trading team to improve campaign performance. 
• Working closely with Sales to identify opportunities for account expansion, upsell, and broader growth. 
• Partnering with Trading to ensure smooth onboarding, pacing, delivery, and ongoing optimisation of campaigns. 
• Sharing client feedback with Product teams and contributing to platform improvement discussions. 
• Assisting in creating internal and client‑facing materials such as best‑practice guides, training decks, and sales resources. 
• Supporting more senior team members on complex accounts or strategic initiatives. 
• Participating in account planning, quarterly business reviews, and roadmap discussions. 

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 
• ~5–7 years’ experience in digital advertising, ad tech, media, or a related client‑facing role. 
• Strong account management skills with the ability to nurture relationships, understand client objectives, and deliver meaningful results. 
• A solid understanding of programmatic principles, with experience in RTB, DSPs, ad exchanges, or analytics platforms considered a plus. 
• Excellent time‑management and prioritisation skills — able to manage multiple tasks across multiple clients. 
• High proficiency with Excel and MS Office (pivot tables, charts, analysis). 
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities, plus the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced 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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