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Client Service Director

The Trade Desk · Chicago; Detroit; Los Angeles; New York · On-site

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About The Trade Desk

From brand building to performance marketing, our omnichannel platform was built with one goal: helping you reach yours.

About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • 7+ years in programmatic or digital media, with 3+ years working directly with Automotive OEMs (client-side or agency-side)
  • Deep understanding of the Automotive media ecosystem, including OEM/dealer models, Auto path-to-purchase behavior, and seasonal/launch planning cycles
  • Experience collaborating with Automotive marketing teams and their agency partners (e.g., media AORs, Tier 2/Tier 3 teams, creative shops)
  • Proficient in buying and optimizing across multiple channels: display, CTV, video, digital audio, and DOOH
  • Strong grasp of Auto-specific data providers (e.g., Polk/IHS, Oracle Auto, S&P Mobility, LiveRamp) and ability to activate/optimize against them
More about this role

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.

  • Own and grow strategic partnerships with major Automotive OEMs (national and regional level), acting as the lead point of contact and trusted advisor on all things programmatic.
  • Design and...

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