Senior Account Executive - Agency

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 DACH region represents a critical growth market for EMEA and this is a senior-level opportunity within our Market Development team, which is central to our EMEA growth
strategy. We are looking for a commercially driven sales expert to lead and develop our relationships with strategic agencies & clients in Switzerland. Success in this role requires a demonstrable history of delivering exceptional results, building influential partnerships, and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.

What you’ll do 

• Join a high-growth team in Switzerland at a pivotal stage of expansion 

• Drive new business and grow existing relationships with leading agencies across the Swiss market 

• Build deep relationships by embedding within agency and client ecosystems 

• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and pitching through to closing, onboarding, and account growth 

• Partner closely with Client Services and other internal teams to deliver best-in-class execution 

• Act as a trusted advisor and industry advocate, championing the open internet and transparency in digital advertising 

• Represent the company in-market through compelling presentations, events, and client engagements 

• Work with agencies to develop tailored solutions that unlock incremental growth 

• Own and deliver against a revenue quota, with accountability for pipeline, forecasting, and performance 

Who you are:

• Experienced in advertising sales or partnerships within the Swiss market 

• Solid knowledge of the Swiss agency landscape, with an established network 

• Proven ability to build and maintain senior-level relationships that drive long-term business impact 

• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets 

• Comfortable navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles 

• Entrepreneurial and self-starter mindset, able to build territory and create opportunities with autonomy 

• Quick learner, able to understand and articulate complex technology and translate it into client value 

• Collaborative by nature, with experience working cross-functionally to grow accounts 

• Confident communicator and presenter, able to influence and engage a variety of audiences 

• Fluent English and German; French and/or Italian is a plus 

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.