Sr Director, Business Development - Advertiser (FMCG / Auto)

Posted:
12/2/2025, 1:55:07 AM

Location(s):
Hamburg, Germany

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Sales & Account Management

The Trade Desk revolutioniert die Art und Weise wie globale Marken und Agenturen datengetriebene digitale Werbung aussteuern können. Wie? Als weltweit führende unabhängige Plattform für Media-Einkauf, ermöglichen wir es unseren Kunden zielgerichtete und damit für Endkonsumenten relevante Werbung auszuspielen. Dabei setzen wir neue Standards in Bezug auf globale Reichweite, Targeting-Genauigkeit und Transparenz.

What we do:

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What you'll do: 

  • Lead the development and growth of The Trade Desk’s global and regional partnerships with some of EMEA’s largest multinational advertisers and their agencies—our most strategic, high potential clients.  
  • Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with local and global Sales, Client Services, and Trading teams to cultivate global accounts headquartered in the DACH region
  • Develop commercial and strategic partnership frameworks rooted in business results for our clients 
  • Build and communicate scalable narratives to support local teams in execution  
  • Own relationships and build advocacy among CMOs and senior decision makers at Fortune 100 companies 
  • Work closely with product, marketing, legal, and operational teams to constantly optimise efforts relating to company-wide goals 
  • Coordinate with counterparts in NAMER and APAC regions 
  • Represent TTD on a global and regional stage   

Who you are:  

  • 10+ years’ experience and a proven record of accomplishment in digital advertising outbound sales with Fortune 100 brands.
  • An agile self-starter comfortable building from the ground up   
  • Experience working in regional and global roles; working across geographies in an overlay capacity with cross-functional teams 
  • Experience at an online publisher, ad network, ad exchange, ad server, SEM platform, DSP, or other online advertising role 
  • Existing relationships with decision makers at major agencies and advertisers.
  • FMCG and Auto experience strongly preferred
  • Experience establishing longstanding, consultative client relationships 
  • Strong quantitative skills and negotiation’s ability, able to lead commercial negotiations for large global advertisers
  • A capacity to participate in technical product roadmap and product scoping exercises 
  • Effective communication skills with an ability to speak with C-level clients 
  • Passion for owning a room, closing deals, and getting wins 
  • Proven record of accomplishment of exceeding revenue expectations. 

The Trade Desk akzeptiert keine unaufgeforderten Lebensläufe von Personalvermittlern. Für den Fall, dass ein von einem Personalvermittler, ohne Vertrag, eingereichter Kandidat eingestellt wird, werden keine Honorare gezahlt; derartige Lebensläufe gelten als alleiniges Eigentum von The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk ist ein Arbeitgeber, der allen gleiche Chancen bietet. Alle Aspekte einer Anstellung basieren auf Leistung, Kompetenz und unseren Geschäftsanforderungen. Wir unterscheiden nicht nach ethnischer Herkunft, Hautfarbe, Religion, Familienstand, Alter, nationaler Herkunft, Abstammung, körperlicher oder geistiger Beeinträchtigung, Gesundheitszustand, Schwangerschaft, genetischen Informationen, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, Veteranen-Status oder einem anderen Status, der durch staatliches oder lokales Recht geschützt ist.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Please reach out to us at accommodations@​thetradedesk.​com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process. 

When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.

The Trade Desk

Website: http://thetradedesk.com/

Headquarter Location: Ventura, California, United States

Employee Count: 501-1000

Year Founded: 2009

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Advertising ⋅ Digital Media ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Internet ⋅ Mobile ⋅ Native Advertising ⋅ Social ⋅ Software ⋅ Video Advterising