Senior Account Director, Strategic Partnerships

The Trade Desk; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trade Desk in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Account Manager to oversee strategic client relationships and drive revenue growth across key agencies and brands. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate client needs into measurable advertising solutions, while coaching a small team of account managers to peak performance.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in digital advertising, proven leadership, and strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in digital advertising with proven leadership experience.
• Experience building and nurturing client relationships at scale.
• Track record of driving revenue growth with large accounts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and prioritization in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health of client relationships as strategic advisor and support best-in-class client services.
• Demonstrate value by delivering innovative advertising solutions aligned with client goals and business metrics.
• Lead agency client meetings in collaboration with BD and trading teams.
• Develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead portfolio-specific goals and track monthly/quarterly revenue progress.
• Serve as liaison between clients and product team to guide development of solutions.
• Coach a small team of Account Managers and drive high performance.
• Ensure team bandwidth and deliver high-quality account support with progress reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify growth opportunities and drive efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Revenue growth

Communication

Time management

Tools

CRM (Salesforce)

Job description

The Trade Desk in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Account Manager to oversee strategic client relationships and drive revenue growth across key agencies and brands. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate client needs into measurable advertising solutions, while coaching a small team of account managers to peak performance.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in digital advertising, proven leadership, and strong negotiation and communication skills.