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Executive Market Intelligence Search Specialist – Supporting Ford – Remote, US
Ford is in the middle of the most ambitious reinvention in its history — electrifying the lineup, scaling next-generation EV manufacturing, and rebuilding the workforce behind it. The executive talent function needs a market intelligence specialist who can map industries, identify leaders, and feed insight directly into senior hiring decisions across manufacturing, vehicle hardware, product development, and quality. We're hiring an Executive Market Intelligence Search Specialist to do exactly that.
About the Role
This is not a traditional sourcing role. You'll operate as a strategic talent advisor; delivering market intelligence, building executive pipelines, and influencing hiring decisions across Ford's most complex industrial and product organizations. The role requires both domain fluency in industrial/manufacturing/automotive sectors and executive presence in front of senior Ford leadership.
What You'll Do
Market Intelligence & Executive Research
Lead deep market mapping, name generation, and competitive intelligence across industrial, automotive, and technical domains
Deliver insight-driven talent landscapes to inform Ford's hiring strategy
Conduct advanced desk research to identify and assess executive and niche talent
Full-Funnel Search Execution
Own top-of-funnel through mid-funnel activity — outreach, engagement, early-stage assessment
Build and maintain forward-looking talent pipelines
Apply SHREK methodology to assess and present candidates
Client-Facing Partnership
Partner directly with Ford senior leaders and hiring managers to shape search strategy
Lead intake discussions, calibration sessions, and update calls
Provide consultative pushback and market insights — not just execution
Data Storytelling & Executive Communication
Translate research into executive-ready deliverables (PowerPoint, talent insights decks)
Present data digestibly, actionably, with minimal guidance needed
Bring strong instincts for data visualization and storytelling
Pipeline & Relationship Management
Engage and nurture passive executive talent pools
Build long-term relationships within industrial, manufacturing, and technical communities
Maintain accurate pipeline tracking within ATS and sourcing tools
What We Need to See
4+ years in executive search, talent intelligence, or strategic sourcing
Background in a top-tier executive search firm strongly preferred
Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, automotive, or hardware organizations
Demonstrated success in market mapping, competitive intelligence, and executive-level research
Strong desk research, name generation, and talent mapping skills
Ability to operate in a client-facing, consultative capacity with senior stakeholders
Strong PowerPoint and executive presentation development skills
Bachelor's degree required
Bonus Points
Industrial or manufacturing search environments (critical for this role)
Market intelligence mindset, not just requisition execution
Comfort with high-volume, complex organizations and ambiguity
Energized by deep research, problem-solving, and influencing hiring strategy
Logistics
Location:
Remote, US
Engagement:
Salaried full-time position with Sustainable Talent dedicated to Ford
Compensation
Compensation:
$135,000 – $175,000 per year
, based on experience, education, and work location. This range reflects the good-faith annual compensation we expect to pay the successful candidate upon hire.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; sick leave; holiday pay; and access to the Sustainable Talent employee assistance program.
This salaried position is offered through Sustainable Talent, Ford's strategic talent partner.
Sustainable Talent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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