The Trade Desk
Lead Associate Trading Director
$92K–$170K
Chicago · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of relevant professional experience, with at least 2 years directly managing and developing a team.
About the job
Leads client relationships and a team of Traders while overseeing account strategy, client service, and product feedback across a portfolio of accounts.
What you'll do
- Advise clients, lead agency meetings, and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Set and track portfolio goals, identify product improvements based on client needs, and report progress to management.
- Coach and manage Traders, including day-to-day oversight, performance feedback, career development, and team bandwidth.
What they ask for
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 2 years directly managing and developing a team.
- Experience developing, nurturing, and managing client relationships.
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth with large customer accounts.
- Strong management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Pay
$92,500 — $169,600 USD base salary
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