Overview
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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. The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. We are proud of the culture we have built and are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.
This is an exciting chance to join our Melbourne office at a time of growth, where you will play an important role in expanding our Melbourne presence, business and culture. You embody The Trade Desk’s core values of grit, agility and full-heartedness.
What You’ll Do
- Spearhead strategy development to ensure clients stay competitive in key areas including first-party data management and activation, CTV consolidation and retail measurement
- Lead data-driven conversations utilising The Trade Desk’s platform (Kokai) and custom reporting to provide insights and tell client-relevant stories that illustrate advertising’s impact on business results
- Consult with clients on their campaign goals and strategies to maximise the value The Trade Desk’s platform provides
- Operate as a power user of The Trade Desk’s UI and empower clients to also become power users to plan, execute, optimise and build successful advertising campaigns
- Collaborate with Account Management and Sales Executives to educate clients, grow the portfolio of business and keep buyers up to date on The Trade Desk’s evolving suite of products and solutions
- Build and own key relationships with client planning, trading and analytical teams, driving client self-service and independence
- Troubleshoot advanced technical problems including performance issues, measurement discrepancies and constrained targeting
- Seek to improve processes and people by developing and influencing best practices within Client Services, collaborating with Product Marketing to develop effective training collateral and customer-facing guides, and training onboarding new teammates
- Mentorship opportunities available to help determine fit for future management roles
Who You Are
- 6+ years of consultative, client-facing work in ad tech (DSP experience is a plus), digital marketing, finance or other data-heavy industries
- Passionate about solving client challenges and going above and beyond service expectations
- Eager to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment that requires self-driven education and improvement
- Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to distil complex, data-heavy information into simple but powerful stories and insights
- Strong interest in learning the underlying mechanics of a platform and the ability to act as a conduit between clients and product teams to consistently improve The Trade Desk’s platform over time
- Confident presenting in front of clients and peers
- Comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and the ability to navigate ambiguous and complex problems
- Effective time management skills, especially the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Advanced MS Excel skills and the ability to efficiently wrangle extremely large data sets
What You’ll Need to Know About the Role
The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk.
EEO and Accommodation
The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to making our job application process accessible to everyone and to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability or medical condition and require an accommodation, please contact us at You can also contact us using the same email address if you need assistance to access our Company website. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and specify the nature of your accessibility issue.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Finance and Sales
- Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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📌 Senior Trading Specialist
🏢 myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community
📍 Melbourne