Executive Sourcing Recruiter - Supporting Ford - (Remote)

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: $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.