The Trade Desk
Client Service Director
$112K–$205K
Chicago +4 · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Location
- Chicago
Detroit
Los Angeles
New York
Los Angeles - Experience
- 7+ years in programmatic or digital media, with 3+ years working directly with Automotive OEMs.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
About the job
Leads strategic automotive advertiser partnerships, develops business plans, guides programmatic campaigns, and delivers performance insights and solutions for OEM clients.
What you'll do
- Own strategic OEM partnerships and design 12-month business plans tailored to client goals.
- Lead RTB strategies, campaign optimization, and performance analysis using automotive data and attribution models.
- Collaborate across teams to develop OEM solutions, provide strategic guidance, and mentor colleagues in automotive best practices.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- 7+ years in programmatic or digital media, including 3+ years working directly with Automotive OEMs.
- Deep understanding of the automotive media ecosystem and experience collaborating with automotive marketing teams and agency partners.
- Proficiency in buying and optimizing across display, CTV, video, digital audio, and DOOH; strong Excel skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with SQL, Python, or similar tools.
- Knowledge of Auto-specific data providers such as Polk/IHS, Oracle Auto, S&P Mobility, or LiveRamp.
Pay
$111,900 — $205,200 USD base salary
Tools
RTB, DMPs, CDPs, Excel, SQL, Python, Polk/IHS, Oracle Auto
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