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The Trade Desk

Lead Associate Account Director

Location: Multi-Location (3 Locations) · Category: Sales & Business Development · Seniority: Lead · Posted: March 10, 2026 · Verified: Nov 13, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This Lead Associate Account Director role oversees the health of client relationships as a strategic advisor and leads a small team of Account Managers. The role involves leading key agency client meetings, developing portfolio-specific goals, and serving as a liaison between clients and the product team. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of digital advertising experience with at least 2 years directly managing and developing a team.
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