Lead Associate Account Director

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London, Greater London, England
Senior level
AdTech
We help brands and their agencies deliver more relevant ads to audiences everywhere, across devices.
The Role
Lead strategic partnerships with UK brands and agencies, drive growth through tailored solutions, mentor a team of Account Managers, and represent the company at industry events.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Who We Are

In the UK, our Brand Team plays a crucial role in strengthening relationships with advertisers. If you're strategic, client-focused, and passionate about shaping the future of digital advertising, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

Lead & Strategise

  • Oversee and grow relationships with top UK brands and agencies, acting as a strategic advisor and problem solver.

  • Demonstrate the value of The Trade Desk’s platform by delivering tailored solutions that drive success for our clients.

  • Partner closely with agency holding groups, leading key client meetings and guiding best practices.

Drive Growth & Innovation

  • Identify brand-specific opportunities, working alongside Business Development, Trading, and Product teams to meet client objectives.

  • Shape our UK Brand Team strategy, aligning with The Trade Desk’s broader vision and revenue goals.

  • Advocate for client needs by collaborating with Product & Engineering teams to refine our platform offerings.

Lead & Develop Talent

  • Manage and mentor a team of Account Managers, helping them develop their careers while ensuring high performance.

  • Create a collaborative team culture, setting clear goals and fostering professional growth.

  • Oversee team bandwidth and resource allocation, ensuring smooth operations and top-tier client support.

Collaborate & Influence

  • Work cross-functionally with senior leadership, product teams, and agency partners to drive efficiency and innovation.

  • Represent The Trade Desk in industry events, client workshops, and strategic discussions to further establish our leadership in the UK market.

Who You Are

  •  8+ years of programmatic experience, including 3+ years of managing and developing a team.

  • A strong client partner – Proven ability to build and grow relationships with leading UK brands and agencies.

  • A strategic thinker – extensive experience advising executive stakeholders and developing long-term account growth plans.

  • A natural leader – Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.

  • A results-driven professional – Track record of driving revenue growth and delivering measurable success for clients.

  • An excellent communicator – Strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills.

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 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 [email protected]

You can also contact us using the same email address if you have a disability and need assistance to access our Company website. 

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The Company
HQ: Ventura, CA
2,700 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. Our mission is to transform media for the benefit of humankind. Our media-buying platform helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers — and sets a new standard for reach, accuracy, and transparency.

Why Work With Us

With up to 11 million queries per second and SLAs in the milliseconds, we’re tackling data and software
challenges at massive scale. While we’re growing fast, investing in our value based company culture remains one of our top priorities. If you’re talented, driven, and hungry to bring something entirely new and wildly ambitious, let's talk.

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