Principal, Technical Executive Search / Sourcer (Contract-to-Hire)

Company Introduction

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce.

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.

Summary :

As a Principal, Tech Executive Sourcer at Coupang, you will leverage AI tools to map and source top Tech Executive Talent in the global market. This role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies for senior leadership positions, identifying candidates, and building talent pools with high-potential individuals to support Coupang's growth in the e-commerce industry.

• Potential to convert into full-time employee per the individual's performance.

Responsibilities :

Partner with tech executive recruiters and hiring managers to create and implement sourcing strategies for identifying future technology leaders at Coupang.

Source and approach executive-level candidates independently, converting prospects into candidates for active roles.

Develop a deep understanding of the e-commerce and tech industries, with a focus on the APAC region.

Build strong relationships with tech executive recruiters and senior business stakeholders.

Collaborate with tech executive recruiters to provide a consultative approach to sourcing and talent pipeline development.

Assess candidates for qualification matches, cultural fit, and compatibility.

Track project milestones and timelines, adjusting plans as needed to ensure successful project completion.

Qualifications :

Minimum of 8 years of recruitment or business-related experience, with at least 4 years of executive sourcing experience in a results-oriented environment.

Proven experience sourcing technology leaders within a technology or high-growth company is highly preferred.

Customer-oriented with strong focus on understanding and meeting customer needs.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to sell the Coupang proposition to executive-level candidates internationally. Fluency in English is essential.

Highly analytical with a strong understanding of AI sourcing tools and expertise in building complex Boolean searches.

Highly motivated and able to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Recruitment Process and Others

Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer

The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances

Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the email address submitted at the application stage

Details to Consider

This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled

Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process

Coupang does not discriminate against disabled applicants or those with veteran status. We are proud to offer equal opportunities for all applicants

Hiring may be restricted in case the legal qualifications required for hiring and work performance is not met

This is a full-time regular position and includes 12 weeks of probation period; provided, however, the probationary period may be either skipped, shortened or extended if necessary for business purposes

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