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About the Role

The Account Executive – Accelerate (Growth) is a portfolio-based sales role focused on growing existing client partnerships within The Trade Desk. You’ll manage a book of business across a mix of advertisers and agencies, with the goal of deepening engagement and increasing investment over time. This role is a strong fit for sellers with early-career experience in digital advertising who are ready to own client relationships, learn a repeatable expansion playbook, and build the skills to grow into more complex portfolios.

Responsibilities

Own and grow a portfolio of existing client relationships within the Growth organization, driving revenue expansion and long-term partnership value
Partner closely with Client Services to deliver strong client support and surface growth opportunities
Develop and execute account growth plans across advertisers and agencies, spanning multiple verticals
Identify, pitch, and close upsell and cross-sell opportunities (e.g., channel expansion, measurement solutions) by understanding client goals and aligning them with The Trade Desk’s capabilities
Lead commercial conversations around renewals, expansions, and incremental investment within existing accounts
Build trusted relationships with key decision-makers across brand and agency partners, offering insights and education on programmatic media
Communicate the value of The Trade Desk platform through tailored presentations and business reviews
Partner cross-functionally with Client Services, Trading, Marketing, and Product to support client success and share client feedback
Leverage market and competitive insights to position differentiated solutions
Accurately manage pipeline, activity, forecasts, and account plans with strong attention to detail

Requirements

2+ years of experience in digital advertising, account management, or sales
Experience at an online publisher, retailer, ad network, ad exchange, ad server, SEM platform, DSP, DMP, or similar (programmatic preferred)
Exposure to managing multiple client relationships or opportunities at once, with a track record of driving growth or meeting targets
Consultative mindset, with the ability to identify client needs and translate them into business opportunities
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior-level clients
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with negotiation ability
Organized and disciplined in managing pipeline, activity, and multiple priorities simultaneously
Proactive, self-starter mindset with a high level of ownership and accountability
Curious, coachable, and motivated to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Experience Level

Early-career experience in digital advertising

Salary/Compensations

$63,000—$115,500 USD

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
Retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses
Parental leave
Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter
Around 13 paid holidays per year
Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Competitive benefits package

About the Company

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with over 3,000 employees across more than 30 offices.
Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.
Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide.
The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.
The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale.
When you work here, your impact is worldwide.
We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another.
If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you.

Equal Opportunity

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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