Senior Account Manager

The Trade Desk, Inc.; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with 3,000+ employees across 30+ offices. We help advertisers reach audiences across streaming TV, podcasts, mobile apps, and more.

In Hamburg, join a team that builds trusted relationships with leading agencies and brands, guiding account strategy and performance with a data-driven, programmatic approach.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in online advertising, ad tech, or digital media, including 3+ years in a client-facing role such as account management, strategic services, or consulting.
• Proven track record of growing revenue and strategic value within accounts by deeply understanding client objectives and recommending best-in-class solutions.
• Strong understanding of programmatic advertising, measurement solutions, and the technical ecosystem, ideally gained within DSPs, SSPs, publishers, agencies, or MarTech environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior agency and brand stakeholders, leading workshops, and presenting to larger groups; fluent in English and German.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority accounts and initiatives in parallel, prioritize effectively, and consistently deliver high-quality work on time.
• Sales driven mindset: able to lead accounts proactively, think several steps ahead, and move clients forward beyond day-to-day task management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations, give constructive feedback, and deliver outstanding service.
• Curious and analytical mindset: you enjoy working with data, understanding the “why,” and turning insights into clear actions; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a portfolio of key agency and corresponding brand accounts by building trusted relationships and aligning account strategy, performance, and retention with client business objectives.
• Act as a trusted consultant and The Trade Desk platform expert, advising clients on how to execute effective, data-driven, and innovative marketing strategies.
• Partner closely with Sales, Trading, and cross-functional teams to onboard new clients, scale existing accounts, and unlock incremental revenue opportunities.
• Lead client onboarding and ongoing enablement, including training on programmatic fundamentals, platform enhancements, new features, and partner integrations.
• Proactively lead accounts by anticipating client needs, guiding next steps, and driving long-term growth beyond day-to-day execution.
• Represent client needs internally by influencing product and partnership development, contributing to Client Services best practices, and supporting the onboarding and development of new team members.

Skills

Client-facing

Programmatic advertising

English & German

Strategic services

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

DSPs/SSPs

MarTech environments

Job description

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

1. Own and grow a portfolio of key agency and corresponding brand accounts by building trusted relationships and aligning account strategy, performance, and retention with client business objectives.
2. Act as a trusted consultant and The Trade Desk platform expert, advising clients on how to execute effective, data‑driven, and innovative marketing strategies.
3. Partner closely with Sales, Trading, and cross‑functional teams to onboard new clients, scale existing accounts, and unlock incremental revenue opportunities.
4. Lead client onboarding and ongoing enablement, including training on programmatic fundamentals, platform enhancements, new features, and partner integrations.
5. Proactively lead accounts by anticipating client needs, guiding next steps, and driving long‑term growth beyond day‑to‑day execution.
6. Represent client needs internally by influencing product and partnership development, contributing to Client Services best practices, and supporting the onboarding and development of new team members.

WHO YOU ARE:

1. 5–7+ years of experience in online advertising, ad tech, or digital media, including 3+ years in a client‑facing role such as account management, strategic services, or consulting.
2. Proven track record of growing revenue and strategic value within accounts by deeply understanding client objectives and recommending best‑in‑class solutions.
3. Strong understanding of programmatic advertising, measurement solutions, and the technical ecosystem, ideally gained within DSPs, SSPs, publishers, agencies, or MarTech environments.
4. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior agency and brand stakeholders, leading workshops, and presenting to larger groups; fluent in English and German.
5. Ability to manage multiple high‑priority accounts and initiatives in parallel, prioritize effectively, and consistently deliver high‑quality work on time.
6. Sales driven mindset: able to lead accounts proactively, think several steps ahead, and move clients forward beyond day‑to‑day task management.
7. Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations, give constructive feedback, and deliver outstanding service.
8. Curious and analytical mindset: you enjoy working with data, understanding the “why,” and turning insights into clear actions; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.

The Trade Desk akzeptiert keine unaufgeforderten Lebensläufe von Personalvermittlern. Für den Fall, dass ein von einem Personalvermittler, ohne Vertrag, eingereichter Kandidat eingestellt wird, werden keine Honorare gezahlt; derartige Lebensläufe gelten als alleiniges Eigentum von The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk ist ein Arbeitgeber, der allen gleiche Chancen bietet. Alle Aspekte einer Anstellung basieren auf Leistung, Kompetenz und unseren Geschäftsanforderungen. Wir unterscheiden nicht nach ethnischer Herkunft, Hautfarbe, Religion, Familienstand, Alter, nationaler Herkunft, Abstammung, körperlicher oder geistiger Beeinträchtigung, Gesundheitszustand, Schwangerschaft, genetischen Informationen, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, Veteranen-Status oder einem anderen Status, der durch staatliches oder lokales Recht geschützt ist.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.