The Trade Desk · 2 days ago
Senior Executive Sourcer
The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. As a Senior Executive Sourcer, you will lead the proactive identification, engagement, and cultivation of world-class executive talent across multiple business functions.
Responsibilities
Design and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract, engage, and nurture top executive-level talent through research, market mapping, and targeted outreach
Partner with Executive Recruiters and senior business leaders to deeply understand leadership needs, role impact, and organizational priorities
Develop market intelligence and insights, providing competitive research, industry mapping, and succession planning frameworks to inform hiring decisions and influence long-term talent planning
Act as a strategic talent advisor, sharing market trends, data, and recommendations to help shape executive hiring strategies and decision-making
Build and maintain a diverse executive pipeline, ensuring a balance of proactive sourcing and relationship development for current and future needs
Represent and elevate our employer brand by compelling outreach, storytelling, and authentic candidate engagement
Track, measure, and analyze pipeline data to continually refine sourcing strategies and improve efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally with recruiters, coordinators, and people partners to deliver a seamless and positive candidate and hiring manager experience
Continuously optimize tools, processes, and strategies, ensuring the sourcing function remains agile, data-driven, and scalable
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in executive-level sourcing or executive search, with a strong emphasis on corporate/in-house environments; retained search or search firm experience is a strong plus
Demonstrated success sourcing and engaging senior and C-suite talent within dynamic, high-growth, or global organizations
Expert knowledge of executive search methodologies, market mapping, and candidate research techniques
A trusted talent advisor skilled in influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders and hiring leaders
Exceptional ability to communicate and articulate complex opportunities to senior-level talent with poise and credibility
Highly adept at building diverse leadership pipelines and utilizing multiple sourcing channels to uncover top talent
Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging data and insights to inform strategy and track results
Emotionally intelligent, collaborative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Passionate about people, culture, and creating meaningful impact through talent
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
Retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses
Parental leave
Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter
Around 13 paid holidays per year
Discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk is an online demand-side platform that provides buying tools for digital media buyers.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$257.5MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementBridge BankHermes Growth Partners
2021-07-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-09-21IPO
2016-05-09Debt Financing· $125M
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