Business Development Director

The Trade Desk is one of the world's leading independent advertising technology companies, helping brands and agencies leverage data, AI, programmatic advertising, Connected TV (CTV), Retail Media, and digital media solutions to drive better business outcomes.

As a Business Development Director, you will be responsible for developing and growing strategic partnerships with major agency groups and key industry stakeholders across Japan. This is a highly strategic, relationship-driven role focused on long-term business growth, executive engagement, and joint business planning rather than traditional cold-hunting sales.

You will work closely with senior leaders across agencies, advertisers, and internal teams to identify growth opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate adoption of The Trade Desk's solutions across the advertising ecosystem.

• Build and manage executive-level relationships with strategic agency partners
• Develop and execute joint business plans with key stakeholders
• Identify growth opportunities across agency and advertiser portfolios
• Drive adoption of The Trade Desk's advertising solutions
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, product, and leadership teams
• Represent The Trade Desk at industry events and executive meetings
• Act as a trusted advisor on advertising, media, data, CTV, Retail Media, and industry trends
• Support long-term commercial growth initiatives across the Japan market

• Experience within digital advertising, adtech, media, or agency environments
• Experience developing strategic partnerships or agency relationships
• Strong executive stakeholder management skills
• Commercial mindset with experience driving business growth
• Experience working with major agency groups such as:
  • Dentsu
  • Hakuhodo
  • WPP / GroupM
  • Publicis
  • Omnicom
  • IPG
• Business-level Japanese and English

• Agency Development Director
• Business Development Director
• Agency Partner
• Agency Lead
• Strategic Partnerships Director
• Client Partner Director
• Industry Lead

From companies such as:

• Google
• Amazon Ads
• Meta
• TikTok
• Criteo
• DoubleVerify
• IAS
• Taboola
• Teads
• Yahoo Japan
• Major agency holding groups