Sr Director, Business Development APAC

The Trade Desk; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trade Desk is seeking a Senior Business Development leader for APAC to drive revenue and expand strategic partnerships. You will engage with senior client executives and agencies, advocating programmatic advertising and leveraging market insights to differentiate our offerings.

Based in Singapore, you will coordinate cross‑functional teams, close new business, and push for regional growth while aligning with global strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development with revenue growth.
• Deep knowledge of programmatic advertising and digital marketing.
• Strong relationships with agency leaders in APAC.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the value of programmatic advertising in industry events and client meetings across APAC.
• Use knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
• Deepen and expand existing relationships; explore, identify and close new business across APAC markets like China, Australia, Japan, India, Southeast Asia.
• Define & execute strategies and action plans to achieve annual revenue goals.
• Acquire, build, and cultivate relationships with senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Client Service to identify and close strategic up‑selling opportunities by understanding core client business needs.
• Coordinate global account discussions and take lead for local activation.
• Work cross functionally to create a best‑in market offering with feedback of your clients' needs

Skills

Business Development

Digital Marketing

Programmatic Advertising

Outbound Sales

C-level Communication

APAC Market Knowledge

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 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 Will Do

• Advocate for the value of programmatic advertising in industry events and client meetings across APAC
• Use knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators
• Deepen and expand existing relationships; explore, identify and close new business across APAC markets like China, Australia, Japan, India, Southeast Asia
• Define & execute strategies and action plans to achieve annual revenue goals
• Acquire, build, and cultivate relationships with senior leadership
• Collaborate with Client Service to identify and close strategic up‑selling opportunities by understanding core client business needs
• Coordinate global account discussions and take lead for local activation
• Work cross functionally to create a best‑in market offering with feedback of your clients' needs

Who You Are

• Experience in Business Development and Proven track record of exceeding revenue expectations
• 15 years of industry experience, with 10+ years in digital marketing.
• Programmatic platform sales and outbound experience
• Strong communication skills with the ability to speak with C-level clients
• Existing relationships with decision‑makers at Agency Clients in APAC

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