Senior Manager, Inventory Management

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow partnerships with digital publishers and SSPs in North America through day-to-day support and relationship management.
• Support the implementation of major initiatives such as Unified ID 2.0, OpenPath, and OpenAds in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor partnership performance and health, overseeing escalations to technical and operational teams.
• Optimize and scale partnerships by providing data-driven solutions for commercial, product, and operational improvements.
• Partner with the Inventory Development and Technical Account Management teams to strategize technical adoptions and evaluate integration health.
• Communicate The Trade Desk’s value proposition and technology effectively to external partners.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of programmatic advertising experience at a DSP, SSP, ad server, TV network, or related organization.
• Proven track record of building and managing strong relationships with vendors and clients.
• Deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem and the ability to grasp new technologies and complex concepts quickly.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to prioritize multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.

About the Company

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet—from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps and news. We are committed to making digital advertising more transparent, effective, and responsible to support trusted journalism and quality entertainment worldwide.