Data Partnerships Specialist

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 we do:

The Data Partnership Specialist is a key member of the Data Partnerships team, focused on supporting and scaling relationships with Tier 2 and 3 data providers globally. In this role, you’ll help manage day-to-day partner operations, coordinate onboarding and support processes, and assist with internal workflows related to partner reporting, billing, and documentation. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with teams across product, legal, and operations — including international counterparts in Europe and Asia. In addition to managing a sub-set of data partners, you support the Managers and Directors across our most strategic accounts to drive spend and adoption of 3P data on the platform. You thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrate a capacity to navigate and prioritize several workstreams simultaneously, and bring a detail-oriented, service-driven mindset to everything you do. You’re curious about the data and advertising technology space and eager to grow your career in a partner-facing role.

Our responsibilities are focused on driving both executional and operational excellence through establishing internal processes and external partner relationship management.

The ideal candidate must enjoy an entrepreneurial and rapidly shifting environment.  We are looking for someone who thrives on having a significant impact and supporting highly visible and strategic capabilities through partnerships and innovation.  

What you'll do: 

• Support day-to-day management of global Tier 2 and 3 data partners, ensuring a high level of responsiveness and service

• Manage onboarding processes for new data providers, working cross-functionally with product, legal, and data operations teams

• Collaborate with internal teams to improve partner onboarding experience and streamline operational processes

• Track and communicate key partner metrics to identify trends, growth opportunities, and marketplace risks

• Assist in organizing quarterly business reviews, partner trainings, and marketing support initiatives

• Maintain up-to-date documentation and partner profiles across internal systems / stakeholder groups

• Stay informed on evolving data privacy, regulatory, and industry trends impacting data providers

• Drive efficiency in our contracting process by monitoring and prioritizing the request queue and providing operational support across Legal and Data Partnerships

Who you are: 

• Approximately 1-2 years of experience creating and building differentiated relationships with clients and/or partners 

• Excellent judgement and acute sense of self-awareness  

• Highly organized, effective time management skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines  

• Self-motivated problem-solver comfortable navigating complex technical processes and a broad range of client needs and requirements  

• Proven communication, and listening skills in formal and informal settings 

• Ability to build excellent rapport with cross-functional teams (i.e. Client Services, Legal, Technical Account Management, Finance, Product, Strategy, Business Development)  

• Comfortable with fast-paced, dynamic working environment with shifting priorities  

• Has a growth-oriented mindset 

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with an operational mindset 

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint 

• Strong verbal and written communications skills 

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. 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.

[LA JOBS ONLY]The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.

[SF JOBS ONLY]Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include 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, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave

At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $64,100—$117,500 USD

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

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