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. We are looking for a strong business leader to lead our fast-growing business in the Greater China region, who will be responsible for driving our business strategy and growth, without compromising on innovation or our Company culture. The person will also have the proven ability to inspire and empower their teams to stretch themselves to achieve ever greater goals and to collaborate closely both locally and globally. You will also mentor and lead our business teams to build consultative business relationships and ensure long-term client success. The person is a strategic business leader – with a strong ability to envision, create and execute on highest impact growth opportunities, to shape and influence how the markets think about our industry and company and can foster the most senior, strategic relationships in the respective regions. This person will be motivated by a desire to make advertising work better for brands, publishers, and partners in those markets. They must have a high aptitude for and comfort level with working in complex business and technology environments along with a strong leadership and business acumen. This role can be based in Hong Kong What You'll Do - Will be the external and internal figurehead for the TTD’s China, Taiwan and Hong Kong business - Lead team to develop and land strategic market plans to achieve revenue goals - Working with the team to define and lead an effective upstream sales strategy - Own and sponsor relationships with senior levels of stakeholders within target accounts and partners - Collaborate with other functional leaders to identify growth opportunities, solve business challenges and drive efficiency across the organization - Strong cultural leadership across the whole GCR business. Driver in creating an environment that inspires the Sales organization to perform effectively and efficiently - Ensure effective team management through coaching, mentoring and development of the team - Contribute in product roadmap build-out discussions based on client needs with senior leadership, product, & engineering Who You Are - 15+ years of experience in online advertising. At least 10 years in a team leadership capacity - Deep understanding of the advertising landscape and agency ecosystem across GCR, including China export - Proven track record of working within GCR region and strong relationships in the regional markets - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to speak to C-Level clients and establish client relationships - Proven track record of driving and exceeding revenue expectations through a history of sales leadership experience - Strong management and leadership skills through a collaborative team approach - Proactive in managing and developing talent as well as talent attraction - Ability to navigate difficult and ambiguous situations and inspire others to positivity - Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, executive team and industry groups - Executes (and coaches others to execute) timely in a fast-paced environment through effective time management and prioritization 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. 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.

VP, Greater China Region (GCR)

similar openings