Executive Market Intelligence Search Specialist (Remote)

Miami, FL Role Overview Sustainable Talent is partnering with Ford 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. Key Responsibilities Lead deep market mapping, name generation and competitive intelligence across industrial, automotive and technical domains Deliver insight-driven talent landscapes to inform hiring strategy and decision‑making Conduct advanced desk research to identify and assess executive and niche talent Full‑Funnel Search Execution Own top‑of‑funnel to mid‑funnel activity , including outreach, engagement and early‑stage assessment Build and maintain high‑quality, forward‑looking talent pipelines Apply structured methodologies (e.g., SHREK) to assess and present candidates Client‑Facing Partnership Partner directly with 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 Present data in a way that is digestible, actionable and requires minimal guidance Bring strong awareness of data visualization and storytelling best practices 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 Required Experience 4+ years of experience 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 Core Skill Set Strong expertise in desk research, name generation and talent mapping methodologies Ability to operate in a client‑facing, consultative capacity with senior stakeholders Proven capability to translate data into insights and executive‑level narratives Experience owning end‑to‑end search components beyond pure sourcing Technical & Tools Strong proficiency in PowerPoint / presentation development Familiarity with data analysis and visualization approaches is a plus Ideal Candidate Profile Comes from industrial or manufacturing environments (critical for this role) Brings a market intelligence mindset, not just requisition execution Comfortable navigating high‑volume, complex organizations with ambiguity Energized by deep research, problem‑solving and influencing hiring strategy Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work with a dynamic team at the forefront of innovation in the automotive industry Career development and growth opportunities within the organization Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment W‑2 full‑time contract Remote flexibility Competitive compensation + full benefits + PTO Sustainable Talent is a M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sustainable Talent