Learning and Development, Director (NY)

Who We Are

Yieldmo is an advertising platform that helps brands invent creative experiences through tech and AI, using custom ad formats, proprietary attention signals, predictive format selection, and privacy-safe premium inventory curation. Yieldmo believes all ads should be human-centered, tailored, and provoke users' emotions and actions. Yieldmo helps brands deliver the best ad for every impression opportunity, merging creative and media for proven results. 

What We Need

We’re looking for a Learning and Development Director to build and lead the company's L&D initiatives from the ground up. This role requires a deep understanding of the adtech industry, strong expertise in sales training, and a passion for creating impactful learning experiences. Reporting to the SVP of People, you will play a key role in empowering employees across all functions to achieve their full potential, with a particular focus on driving excellence within the sales team.

What You Can Expect In This Role

• Build the L&D Function: Develop and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with Yieldmo's business goals
• Sales Training: Design and deliver targeted training programs to enhance the effectiveness of the sales team, focusing on adtech-specific knowledge, sales strategies, and more
• Company-wide Learning Programs: Create and manage onboarding processes, leadership development, and all training initiatives for employees at all levels
• Learning Frameworks: Establish and utilize evidence-based teaching methods and frameworks to ensure effective knowledge transfer and skill-building
• Onboarding Excellence: Revamp and lead the onboarding process to integrate new hires quickly and effectively into Yieldmo's culture and workflows
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with leadership, marketing, sales, and the People team to identify skill gaps and customize training solutions
• Metrics and Impact Analysis: Measure the effectiveness of training initiatives and adjust strategies to improve outcomes continually

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in L&D, with a strong background in adtech
• Proven ability to develop and deliver sales training programs; experience working directly with sales teams is essential
• Proficiency in designing and implementing training frameworks, instructional methodologies, and modern e-learning platforms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across departments to drive learning initiatives
• Ability to think big-picture while also managing the details of program execution.
• Comfortable building processes from scratch in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Hiring Process

Select candidates will be invited to schedule a 30 minute screening call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We will discuss the Hiring Process details at that time. The hiring process typically includes, but is not limited to:

• A 60 minute video interview with the Hiring Manager
• Candidates will be invited to join a remote on-site interview round, consisting of video interviews with various team members and leadership
• Successful candidates will subsequently be made an offer

Our Values

INNOVATION: We encourage curiosity, embrace new ideas, and believe no idea is too bold.

AGILITY: We embrace change, act quickly, and adapt with a focus on getting things done.

INTELLIGENCE: We make decisions guided by data, always aiming to deliver maximum value to our customers.

AUTONOMY: We empower individuals to create their own paths with flexibility and independence.

TOGETHERNESS: We foster an environment where teamwork thrives, support is mutual, and every voice matters.

What We Offer

We believe that diverse people and perspectives lead to breakthrough ideas, therefore we provide comprehensive benefits and an inclusive culture to support our valued team members.

• Remote Work: Our team is fully distributed, though we love an opportunity to get together at our annual offsites, holiday parties, and more.
• 100% Company Paid Health Coverage: Choose the medical, dental, and vision plan that’s best for you and your family – all with options for 100% company paid coverage.
• 401(k) Plan: Invest in yourself by participating in our 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Equity:  Share in Yieldmo’s success through our employee stock option program.
• Flexible Time Off, Company Slowdowns, and Summer Fridays: Take time off to relax and rejuvenate on your own terms with flexible time off, multiple company slowdowns, and Summer Fridays.
• Home Office Setup and Stipend: Setup your home office for success with our premium technology packages and an additional stipend for any extra needs.
• Professional Development:  Grow your hard and soft skills with our annual professional development stipend.

US Jobs: The base salary range for this role is: $140,000-$160,000 per year. The range listed is just one component of Yieldmo's total compensation package for employees. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience, level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. In these situations, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate. For all other countries, we have competitive pay bands based on market standards.