The Trade Desk · 1 day ago
Vice President, Business Development, HoldCo
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$178K/yr - $327K/yr
15+ years expThe Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. They are seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead global relationships with advertising holding companies, serving as a trusted advisor to agency leadership teams and shaping joint strategies that improve profitability and streamline media planning.
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Responsibilities
Lead HoldCo Strategy: Develop and execute a global strategy for deepening relationships with agency holding companies, aligning on shared objectives that drive mutual growth and operational efficiency
Own Executive Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for C-Suite leaders at agencies, build trust-based relationships and influence strategic decisions that shape the future of media buying
Integrate Agency Feedback into Product Roadmap: Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure agency insights inform platform development, measurement capabilities and workflow enhancements
Drive Commercial Outcomes: Collaborate with agency leadership on initiatives that improve profitability, optimize planning and buying processes and unlock new revenue streams for both parties
Orchestrate Cross-Functional Execution: Work closely with Sales, Client Services, Marketing and Legal to deliver integrated solutions and joint programs that strengthen agency partnerships globally
Represent TTD externally: Act as a senior ambassador for TTD within the agency ecosystem, articulate our vision for the open internet and convene thought leadership forums with key partners
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in agency leadership, strategic partnerships or business development roles with deep knowledge of indy agency structures and economics
Proven track record of executive relationship management influencing agency C-Suite stakeholders and driving joint commercial strategies
Strong commercial acumen, including understanding of agency P&L, principal buying models and profitability levers
Experience shaping product or service strategies based on client feedback and market insights
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, capable of navigating complex multi-party agreements
Preferred
Authentic and values driven leader, someone who embodies our core values
Collaborative leadership style, you're someone who thrives in a non-political and team first environment, you build trust and alignment across diverse groups of stakeholders and global teams
A forward-looking perspective, you're someone who anticipates industry shifts and demonstrates grit and adaptability navigating complexity and change
Inclusive and empathic – you champion diversity of thought and foster an environment where all voices are heard and respected
Low ego, high impact – you prioritize outcomes over credit
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
Retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses
Parental leave
Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter
Around 13 paid holidays per year
Purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk is an online demand-side platform that provides buying tools for digital media buyers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
The Trade Desk has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (57)
2024 (49)
2023 (38)
2022 (39)
2021 (31)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$257.5MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementBridge BankHermes Growth Partners
2021-07-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-09-21IPO
2016-05-09Debt Financing· $125M
Leadership Team
Jeff Green
CEO
Mitch Waters
SVP - Southeast Asia, India, Australia & New Zealand
Recent News
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