Entry Level Lead Sourcing Specialist Jobs
New grad lead sourcing specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or demonstrated sourcing portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are across Automotive, Manufacturing, and Agriculture & Farming, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like ADT, Graco, and System One hiring at this level now.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 9+ Entry Level Lead Sourcing Specialist jobs
INTRODUCTION
PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, is hiring a Data Strategy & Sourcing Specialist to join our Data Team. In this role, you will contribute to the long-term success of PDT by identifying and sourcing new datasets, collaborating with our quantitative researchers to understand their data priorities, and making informed dataset recommendations, by applying your background in financial markets and data strategy. This is a hybrid position and will require the person to work from our New York City office at minimum 3 days a week.
Why join us?
PDT Partners has a 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world—measured by the quality of our products, not their size. PDT’s very high employee-retention rate speaks for itself. Our people are intellectually extraordinary and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse.
Responsibilities
- Understand and monitor the data landscape and financial markets
- Source and conduct initial evaluation of new datasets
- Communicate data recommendations aligned with research priorities
- Own data lifecycle, coordinating across teams (Legal, Compliance, Data Engineering, Procurement, etc.) to deliver datasets in timely manner
- Drive long-term data projects to completion
- Build and maintain relationships with data vendors
- Attend conferences and industry events
- Grow and maintain PDT's central data repository
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated passion for quantitative finance, trading, and data science
- 2-5+ years of experience in finance and/or quantitative role, STEM degree preferred
- Experience with programming and data analysis/statistical modeling preferred
- Self-starter, strong sense of ownership
- Detail-oriented, desire to understand issues deeply, incredibly organized
- Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills
- Entrepreneurial, curious, and adaptable
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $180,000 and $250,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT’s privacy notices.
INTRODUCTION
PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, is hiring a Data Strategy & Sourcing Specialist to join our Data Team. In this role, you will contribute to the long-term success of PDT by identifying and sourcing new datasets, collaborating with our quantitative researchers to understand their data priorities, and making informed dataset recommendations, by applying your background in financial markets and data strategy. This is a hybrid position and will require the person to work from our New York City office at minimum 3 days a week.
Why join us?
PDT Partners has a 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world—measured by the quality of our products, not their size. PDT’s very high employee-retention rate speaks for itself. Our people are intellectually extraordinary and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse.
Responsibilities
- Understand and monitor the data landscape and financial markets
- Source and conduct initial evaluation of new datasets
- Communicate data recommendations aligned with research priorities
- Own data lifecycle, coordinating across teams (Legal, Compliance, Data Engineering, Procurement, etc.) to deliver datasets in timely manner
- Drive long-term data projects to completion
- Build and maintain relationships with data vendors
- Attend conferences and industry events
- Grow and maintain PDT's central data repository
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated passion for quantitative finance, trading, and data science
- 2-5+ years of experience in finance and/or quantitative role, STEM degree preferred
- Experience with programming and data analysis/statistical modeling preferred
- Self-starter, strong sense of ownership
- Detail-oriented, desire to understand issues deeply, incredibly organized
- Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills
- Entrepreneurial, curious, and adaptable
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $180,000 and $250,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT’s privacy notices.
See All 9 Entry Level Lead Sourcing Specialist Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsEntry Level Lead Sourcing Specialist Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture & Farming
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
Entry Level Lead Sourcing Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level lead sourcing specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with CRM tools, lead databases, and basic data organization. Internship experience in sales support, recruiting, or marketing operations gives you a clear edge. If you're coming in without formal experience, a self-built prospecting sample or a project showing how you identified and qualified a list of leads can substitute for a long resume.
Which companies hire entry level lead sourcing specialists?
Companies hiring entry level lead sourcing specialists right now include ADT, Graco, and System One, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from growth-stage startups, staffing firms, and sales-driven organizations that build sourcing capacity by bringing in junior talent they can train on their own workflows.
Are there remote entry level lead sourcing specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 50% of entry level lead sourcing specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this work centers on digital tools and databases rather than in-person activity. Candidates willing to consider hybrid arrangements typically see the widest range of openings.
Are these new grad lead sourcing specialist jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience and counts internships, academic projects, or a sourcing portfolio toward the requirement. Look for language like "entry level," "new graduates welcome," or "will train" to identify the most accessible listings.
Which industries hire the most entry level lead sourcing specialists?
Entry Level lead sourcing specialist roles concentrate in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to run high-volume sales or recruiting pipelines that require dedicated sourcing support, making them consistent entry points for candidates building their first years of professional experience.