About the job
At The Trade Desk, we're revolutionizing the advertising landscape for global brands and their agencies. Our mission? To create an independent media buying platform that serves the open internet, empowering marketers to reach wider audiences with unparalleled transparency and choice.
The Independent Agency team is a pivotal connector between our organization and leading independent media agencies worldwide. By nurturing relationships with agency leadership, we align our strategies to enhance profitability, optimize planning and buying workflows, and discover innovative ways to add value across the digital landscape. With deep insights into agency economics, this team influences product innovation and drives collaborative strategies that enhance media effectiveness and efficiency.
We are looking for a dynamic and visionary Vice President of Business Development - Independent Agencies to spearhead our global partnerships with independent media agencies. This role involves engaging with agency founders and leadership, establishing trust-based relationships, and serving as a strategic advisor. By grasping the unique dynamics of independent agencies—including entrepreneurial decision-making and operational agility—you will help craft joint strategies that boost profitability and unlock opportunities across the open internet. You will also ensure that insights from independent agencies shape our product roadmap and market strategies, fortifying the alignment between our innovations and the needs of these high-growth partners.

