Senior Director, Business Development, Agency

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; München; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global advertising technology company is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development for the Agency team in Munich, Germany. This role requires leading a high-performing team, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in online advertising sales, established connections with major agencies, and exceptional negotiation skills. This position offers an inclusive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifikationen

• Proven record in sales roles working with advertisers and agencies.
• Existing relationships with decision makers at major agencies.
• Strong capacity for leading commercial negotiations.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Agency Business Development Managers.
• Cultivate relationships with C-Suite executives at key agency partners.
• Negotiate and manage commercial agreements with agencies.

Kenntnisse

Online advertising outbound sales

Negotiation ability

Effective communication with C-level clients

Quantitative skills

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Director, Business Development, Agency

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This job is with The Trade Desk, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. 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!

What We Do

Germany represents a critical growth market for EMEA and this is a senior-level opportunity within our German Business Development team, which is central to our EMEA growth strategy. We are looking for a commercially driven sales expert to lead and develop our relationships with strategic Holding Company agencies. Success in this role requires a demonstrable history of delivering exceptional results, building influential partnerships, and fostering strong cross‑functional collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Leading and developing a high‑performing team of Agency Business Development Managers, driving strategic partnerships with Agency Holding Companies.
• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with C‑Suite executives at key agency partners.
• Articulating the unique value proposition of our media buying platform, leveraging industry insights to drive adoption.
• Accelerating revenue growth through collaborative strategies with the Brand Business Development team and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiating and managing commercial agreements with agencies, in close collaboration with the General Manager Agency.
• Contributing to product roadmap prioritization by advocating for client needs with senior leadership, product, and engineering teams.
• Representing TTD's expertise and vision on both global and regional platforms.

Who You Are

• A proven record of accomplishment in online advertising outbound sales
• An agile self‑starter comfortable building from the ground up
• Experience working with blue‑chip companies and cross‑functional teams
• Proven track record in a sales role working with advertisers and agencies
• Existing relationships with decision makers at major agencies and advertisers
• Experience establishing longstanding, consultative client relationships
• Strong quantitative skills and negotiation ability, able to lead commercial negotiations for large global accounts
• A capacity to participate in technical product roadmap and product scoping exercises
• Effective communication skills with an ability to speak with C‑level clients
• Passion for owning a room, closing deals, and getting wins
• Proven record of accomplishment of exceeding revenue expectations

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