The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What we do:

We are growing, we are scaling, and we need your help to create proactive and passive pipelines of incredible talent. The Senior Sourcer is responsible for all top of the funnel activities and works closely with our leadership team to support the hiring strategy. Your focus will be on building market research/insights, outbound recruiting, Industry/function outreach, and you will have the chance to drive sourcing approaches, tools and recommend improvements. With drive, focus and an enterprising approach you will help shape the talent pipeline, the team’s efficiency, represent our employer brand, and influence our company culture. 

What you'll do:

• Creatively source and connect with top go-to-market talent  
• Become an expert in selling the company story, the exciting challenges our commercial teams get to tackle every day, and an unbeatable culture 
• Work closely with recruiters, candidate experience partners, and hiring managers to deeply understand the requirements for our roles and their impact on the company and product as a whole 
• Track pipeline activity and metrics, using this data to constantly calibrate with recruiters and hiring management to make improvements 
• Create unrivaled sourcing plans (by role, level and location) to identify top talent, including but not limited to sourcing databases (through key partnerships), Boolean searches, networking events, market research/insights, Industry/function outreach, and other creative tools/platforms 
• Act as the team go-to for top-talent (via networking, keeping up with tech news, industry mapping, etc.) 
• Execute on plan, delivering timely updates and flexing strategy as hiring plans change 
• Effectively deliver in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment 
• Conduct pre-screening phone interviews to assess candidates for needed skill set, competencies, potential fit for position and culture 
• Assist with other recruiting team responsibilities as needed 
• Develop and demonstrate a deep understanding of our culture 

Who you are: 

• Previous sourcing experience with a focus on Go-to-market roles 
• 5+ years in a similar role in a fast-paced environment 
• Equipped with both creative sourcing techniques as well as a proven track record of engaging talent and hiring for hard to fill roles 
• Ability to understand AdTech and/or the commercial world of digital media 
• Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, adaptability, and ability to prioritize 
• A positive attitude with a dedication to problem solving and delivery 
• Solid knowledge of current trends, innovations and standard methodologies within recruiting 
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information 
• Passionate about people and an impulsive instinct to help others, go above and beyond, and think ahead 
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams; share responsibility for results, provide and accept feedback 

 

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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.