We are looking for a strong business leader to lead our fast-growing business in the Japan and Korea markets, 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. 

What You'll Do 

• Will be the external and internal figurehead for the TTD Japan and Korea 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 Japan & Korea 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 covering Japan / Korea 
• Able to bring together culture across markets and knowledge along with a global business mindset 
• Proven track record of working within Japan and Korea 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.