Business Development Director, Growth

The Trade Desk

Tokyo, Japan
On-site
Execute high-quality discovery process
Lead rfp responses end-to-end
Build strategic relationships with agencies
The Trade Desk is seeking a Business Development Director for Growth in Tokyo, Japan, to drive commercial growth in the region. The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial problem solver, capable of building strategic relationships and leading initiatives within a dynamic team environment

Job Summary

  • The Trade Desk is seeking a Business Development Director to join a newly established, high-growth function designed to unlock significant commercial growth across Japan and the wider APAC region.
  • The role requires executing a high-quality discovery process to set new advertisers up for success while clearly articulating the company's media buying philosophy and platform value.
  • Candidates must be entrepreneurial problem solvers who can identify barriers early, navigate complexity independently, and drive opportunities forward with urgency and accountability.

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Match Score: 85

The Trade Desk is seeking a Business Development Director for Growth in Tokyo, Japan, to drive commercial growth in the region. The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial problem solver, capable of building strategic relationships and leading initiatives within a dynamic team environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Execute high-quality discovery process
  • Lead RFP responses end-to-end
  • Build strategic relationships with agencies

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial problem solver mindset
  • Resilience and optimism in ambiguity
  • Ability to pivot quickly when needed

Key Requirements

  • Strong individual contributor capable of orchestrating cross-functional teams
  • Experience leading RFP qualification and strategy development
  • Proven ability to convert strategic upsell opportunities

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