Executive Market Intelligence Search Specialist (Remote)

<p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="p-rich_text_section"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Sustainable Talent</strong> is partnering with <strong>Ford </strong>to build a team of the world’s best automotive/industrial and technical talent and turning them loose to create insanely great electric vehicles and digital experiences for new generations of customers. These changes in Ford's business will allow for the greatest opportunity to create value and serve customers since Henry Ford scaled the Model T.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Role Overview</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We are seeking a <strong>high-impact Executive Market Intelligence Search Specialist</strong> who brings a <strong>blend of deep research expertise, industry knowledge, and client-facing capability</strong>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This is <strong>not a traditional sourcing role</strong>, this individual will operate as a <strong>strategic talent advisor</strong>, delivering market intelligence, building executive pipelines, and influencing hiring decisions across complex industrial and product organizations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This role will support senior leadership across <strong>manufacturing, vehicle hardware, product development, and quality</strong>, requiring both <strong>domain fluency and executive presence</strong>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This is a W-2 full-time<strong> contract </strong>with<strong> Remote&nbsp;</strong>work option<strong>. </strong>We offer competitive pay based on factors like experience, education, location, etc. and provide full benefits, PTO, and amazing company culture!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Market Intelligence &amp; Executive Research</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead <strong>deep market mapping, name generation, and competitive intelligence</strong> across industrial, automotive, and technical domains</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Deliver <strong>insight-driven talent landscapes</strong> to inform hiring strategy and decision-making</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Conduct <strong>advanced desk research</strong> to identify and assess executive and niche talent</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Full-Funnel Search Execution</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Own <strong>top-of-funnel through mid-funnel activity</strong>, including outreach, engagement, and early-stage assessment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Build and maintain <strong>high-quality, forward-looking talent pipelines</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Apply structured methodologies (e.g., <strong>SHREK</strong>) to assess and present candidates</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Client-Facing Partnership</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Partner directly with <strong>senior leaders and hiring managers</strong> to shape search strategy</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead <strong>intake discussions, calibration sessions, and update calls</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide <strong>consultative pushback and market insights</strong>, not just execution</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Data Storytelling &amp; Executive Communication</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Translate research into <strong>clear, compelling, executive-ready deliverables</strong> (PowerPoint, talent insights decks)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Present data in a way that is <strong>digestible, actionable, and requires minimal guidance</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bring strong awareness of <strong>data visualization and storytelling best practices</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Pipeline &amp; Relationship Management</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Engage and nurture <strong>passive executive talent pools</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Build long-term relationships within <strong>industrial, manufacturing, and technical communities</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Maintain accurate pipeline tracking within ATS and sourcing tools</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Required Experience:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">4+ years of experience in <strong>executive search, talent intelligence, or strategic sourcing</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Background in a <strong>top-tier executive search firm</strong> (strongly preferred)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience supporting <strong>industrial, manufacturing, automotive, or hardware organizations</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated success in <strong>market mapping, competitive intelligence, and executive-level research</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Core Skill Set</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong expertise in <strong>desk research, name generation, and talent mapping methodologies</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to operate in a <strong>client-facing, consultative capacity</strong> with senior stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven capability to <strong>translate data into insights and executive-level narratives</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience owning <strong>end-to-end search components</strong> beyond pure sourcing</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Technical &amp; Tools</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong proficiency in <strong>PowerPoint / presentation development</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with data analysis and visualization approaches is a plus</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Education</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree required</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Ideal Candidate Profile</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Comes from <strong>industrial or manufacturing environments</strong> (critical for this role)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Brings a <strong>market intelligence mindset</strong>, not just requisition execution</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Comfortable navigating <strong>high-volume, complex organizations with ambiguity</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Energized by <strong>deep research, problem-solving, and influencing hiring strategy</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Competitive salary and benefits package.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Opportunity to work with a dynamic team at the forefront of innovation in the automotive industry.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Career development and growth opportunities within the organization.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">W-2 full-time contract</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Remote flexibility</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Competitive compensation + full benefits + PTO</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sustainable Talent is a M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div>