Brand Marketing Manager

Our Brand Marketing team drives the strategy and execution of integrated marketing efforts that strengthen awareness, consideration and adoption of The Trade Desk platform. We lead external facing initiatives that support Business Development, in collaboration with teams across Research, Digital, Events, Strategic Positioning, Social, Creative and PR. We champion priority categories and audiences to connect the power of The Trade Desk with the most innovative minds in advertising.

This role is integral to telling The Trade Desk story in a compelling way to clients and partners across the Los Angeles market.

What You’ll Do:

• Create compelling narratives that illustrate The Trade Desk’s value for brands and agencies

• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies that engage clients across a wide spectrum of categories and partnership types, with a focus on automotive and entertainment

• Build strong relationships with commercial stakeholders, including Business Development and Client Services, to ensure consistent alignment on strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Research, Digital Marketing, Events, Strategic Positioning, Social, Creative and PR teams to roll out integrated 360-degree campaigns.

• Lead content development for thought leadership initiatives including reports, discussion guides, and speaking opportunities that position The Trade Desk as an industry leader.

• Track marketing performance through key KPIs to optimize ongoing efforts.

• Support execution of key tentpole events and conferences in collaboration with our Events and Sales teams.

• Help manage industry sponsorships and partner activations from contract to execution, ensuring brand consistency and maximum impact.

• Contribute to the wider Brand Marketing team’s culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Lead comprehensive marketing campaigns across North America, with the opportunity to shape global strategy and execution for defined categories and business units.

Who You Are:

• You have 5+ years of experience in brand marketing, integrated marketing, or related roles, with exposure and foundational knowledge to the ad tech landscape.

• You’re familiar with the advertising conference landscape, with hands-on experience supporting end-to-end event execution and stakeholder engagement.

• You’re a strategic storyteller who can translate complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives tailored for diverse audiences.

• You have a collaborative mindset and thrive in cross-functional environments.

• You’re comfortable managing multiple projects and workstreams with a high level of autonomy and ownership.

• You are curious, creative, and motivated to grow with a dynamic team.

• You are comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and can navigate ambiguity with confidence.

• You have proven experience in executive-facing roles, with the ability to communicate clearly and influence senior stakeholders.

• You have experience with productivity and sales tracking tools, particularly Asana and Salesforce.
  
• You have fundamental knowledge of the Automotive and Entertainment industries and have experience working in one of these fields. #LI-LM2

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.

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