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Senior Account Manager

The Trade Desk · Hamburg, Germany

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
5mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

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The job

What you'd do
Look after a set list of ad agencies and the companies they work for, helping them grow and advising them on running online ads. You'll also train clients and help bring new ones on board.
What you'd sell

Software for buying ads on TV, podcasts, apps, and news

When a brand wants its ads in front of the right people, there are thousands of shows, apps, and websites to choose from. The problem is, it's hard to know which ads actually reach the right people and whether the money is well spent. The Trade Desk makes software that helps advertisers reach the right audiences across streaming TV, podcasts, apps, and news, so their ads are clearer, more effective, and more responsible.

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Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Mostly handed to you: inbound leads or a set list of customers.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 165 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 9 sales roles in the last 30 days.

Red lights

None spotted.

Yellow lights

  • German required. The posting asks for fluent German. Worth knowing before you apply if you only sell in English.
  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green lights

  • SDR or inbound support. You won't be building all of your own pipeline from zero.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  3. 3.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with over 3,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more. Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly. The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you. WHAT YOU’LL DO: - Own and grow a portfolio of key agency and corresponding brand accounts by building trusted relationships and aligning account strategy, performance, and retention with client business objectives. - Act as a trusted consultant and The Trade Desk platform expert, advising clients on how to execute effective, data‑driven, and innovative marketing strategies. - Partner closely with Sales, Trading, and cross‑functional teams to onboard new clients, scale existing accounts, and unlock incremental revenue opportunities. - Lead client onboarding and ongoing enablement, including training on programmatic fundamentals, platform enhancements, new features, and partner integrations. - Proactively lead accounts by anticipating client needs, guiding next steps, and driving long‑term growth beyond day‑to‑day execution. - Represent client needs internally by influencing product and partnership development, contributing to Client Services best practices, and supporting the onboarding and development of new team members. WHO YOU ARE: - 5–7+ years of experience in online advertising, ad tech, or digital media, including 3+ years in a client‑facing role such as account management, strategic services, or consulting. - Proven track record of growing revenue and strategic value within accounts by deeply understanding client objectives and recommending best‑in‑class solutions. - Strong understanding of programmatic advertising, measurement solutions, and the technical ecosystem, ideally gained within DSPs, SSPs, publishers, agencies, or MarTech environments. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior agency and brand stakeholders, leading workshops, and presenting to larger groups; fluent in English and German. - Ability to manage multiple high‑priority accounts and initiatives in parallel, prioritize effectively, and consistently deliver high‑quality work on time. - Sales driven mindset: able to lead accounts proactively, think several steps ahead, and move clients forward beyond day‑to‑day task management. - Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations, give constructive feedback, and deliver outstanding service. - Curious and analytical mindset: you enjoy working with data, understanding the “why,” and turning insights into clear actions; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience preferred. The Trade Desk akzeptiert keine unaufgeforderten Lebensläufe von Personalvermittlern. Für den Fall, dass ein von einem Personalvermittler, ohne Vertrag, eingereichter Kandidat eingestellt wird, werden keine Honorare gezahlt; derartige Lebensläufe gelten als alleiniges Eigentum von The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk ist ein Arbeitgeber, der allen gleiche Chancen bietet. Alle Aspekte einer Anstellung basieren auf Leistung, Kompetenz und unseren Geschäftsanforderungen. Wir unterscheiden nicht nach ethnischer Herkunft, Hautfarbe, Religion, Familienstand, Alter, nationaler Herkunft, Abstammung, körperlicher oder geistiger Beeinträchtigung, Gesundheitszustand, Schwangerschaft, genetischen Informationen, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, Veteranen-Status oder einem anderen Status, der durch staatliches oder lokales Recht geschützt ist. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Please reach out to us at accommodations@​thetradedesk.​com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process. When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.
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