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The Trade Desk · 6 days ago

Senior Principal Executive Recruiter

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$162K/yr - $297K/yr

15+ years exp

The Trade Desk is a company that is transforming advertising through its media buying platform. They are looking for a Senior Principal Executive Recruiter who will lead and manage executive searches, design innovative recruiting strategies, and nurture a diverse pipeline of executive talent.

AdvertisingDigital MediaInformation TechnologyInternetMobileNative AdvertisingSocialSoftwareVideo Advertising

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Jung Kim

Responsibilities

Lead and manage full-cycle executive searches at the VP level and above, focusing on identifying, engaging, and hiring top-tier leaders

Design and execute creative, data-driven search strategies to attract and secure world-class executive talent

Conduct market and competitive intelligence to map the executive landscape and pinpoint high-impact leaders across the industry

Build and nurture a diverse pipeline of high-potential candidates for current and future leadership opportunities

Champion The Trade Desk’s culture and values, ensuring alignment and consistency throughout the hiring process

Serve as a trusted talent advisor, coaching and empowering executive leaders on best-in-class interviewing and hiring practices

Continuously refine and optimize recruiting processes, tools, and methodologies to drive efficiency and consistency across global searches

Leverage both traditional and emerging sourcing channels to enhance diversity and expand reach to untapped talent pools

Stay informed on industry trends, talent movements, and market insights to proactively evolve recruitment strategies and deliver organizational impact

Qualification

Executive searchRecruiting strategiesC-suite engagementData-driven strategiesDiversity sourcingInterpersonal agilityMarket insightsHigh emotional intelligenceStorytelling skills

Required

15+ years of progressive experience in executive search, including significant in-house experience recruiting senior leaders in dynamic, competitive markets

Possess strong comfort and gravitas engaging, influencing, and advising C-suite and senior leadership, demonstrating credibility and strategic insight at the highest levels of the organization

Bring conviction and well-informed points of view to talent strategy discussions, confidently advising leaders and shaping decisions with data, insight, and experience

Recognized as a trusted talent advisor who provides thoughtful counsel, builds strong partnerships, and guides executives through complex hiring decisions

Demonstrated success in sourcing, assessing, and hiring passive executive candidates through relationship-driven approaches

Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to articulate The Trade Desk's vision, impact, and culture in a compelling and authentic way

High emotional intelligence (EQ) and interpersonal agility; able to build trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders

Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution

Self-motivated, outcome-oriented, and driven to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results