Associate Account Director (DTC Outbound)

The role

This person will oversee a premier portfolio of brand-direct accounts. They will serve as a strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders and drive client growth through platform adoption and account planning.

What you will do

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders
• Build and deepen executive-level relationships
• Lead campaign execution through project management and operational rigor
• Maintain hands-on expertise across platform capabilities and industry best practices
• Identify opportunities for retention, expansion, and increased platform adoption
• Partner with Business Development, Trading, Measurement, and Product teams
• Develop long-term account strategies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above
• At least 8 years of experience in digital advertising client facing role
• Strong commercial acumen
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office

Nice to have

• Hands-on expertise in programmatic advertising (DSP, SSP, DMP, MMP, Martech, etc.)
• Experience in brand/performance marketing within an agency or direct-to-consumer environment

About the company

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising. Their technology helps advertisers reach audiences across the open internet.