This is Skift

Skift (verb) - origin: Nordic languages - meaning: Shift; transformation.

As the daily homepage for the world’s largest industry, we are the leading news source for travel executives. We’ve proven ourselves as the information and intelligence brand at the center of it all, monitoring the ever-evolving transformation into the future of travel.

Every day, our award-winning team of journalists provides pivotal media insights on key travel sectors - with marketers, strategists and technologists top of mind. In doing so, we decipher and define global travel trends through a combination of news, research, conferences, exclusive interviews, strategic sector-focused newsletters, and more.

We are the leading travel news outlet - on a journey to better understand the world’s largest industry.

Skift - Executive Search is a leading global executive search firm specializing in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. The business unit was created in 2024 to service Skifts’ client base in sourcing VP level and above candidates for their upcoming vacancies. 

The Opportunity 

The Skift Executive Search team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research Consultant to join our team. The Research Consultant will play a crucial role in identifying, attracting, and assessing top-tier talent for executive-level positions across the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with industry leaders and contribute to the success of renowned organizations worldwide.

Market Research: Conduct comprehensive research to identify key players, emerging trends, and talent pools within the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries.

Candidate Identification: Utilize various sourcing techniques, including database mining, networking, and direct outreach, to identify and engage top-tier candidates for executive-level positions.

Candidate Assessment: Evaluate candidate qualifications, skills, and fit for specific roles through resume screening, competency-based interviews, and reference checks.

Client Collaboration: Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business objectives, culture, and talent requirements, providing strategic insights and recommendations throughout the search process.

Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, clients, and industry stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor and ambassador for Skift - Exec Search.

Project Management: Manage multiple search projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results and exceptional client satisfaction.

Market Insights: Stay abreast of industry developments, competitive landscapes, and talent market dynamics, providing valuable insights and thought leadership to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to enhance search processes, methodologies, and tools, driving efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation within the organization.

Stakeholder management (internal): work cross functionally within Skifts’ eco-system of brands, helping identify opportunities to collaborate and drive initiatives. 

The Experience You Bring 

• Minimum of 4 years in a recruitment role (executive search preferred) 

• Proven track record of success in identifying and attracting top-tier talent for executive-level positions, preferably on a global scale

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Demonstrated project management expertise, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and deliver results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Proficiency in utilizing recruitment tools, applicant tracking systems, and online databases to support search activities

• Proven experience as a research consultant or similar role

• Passion for travel, tourism, and hospitality, with a genuine interest in contributing to the success and growth of industry-leading organizations.

• You're detail-oriented

• You have a positive attitude and excellent multitasking capabilities

• You are very comfortable working across cultures, geographies, and time zones 

Personality/Attitude/Culture 

Skift is a fully distributed global company, valuing innovation, inclusivity, and a passion for the travel industry. Our culture thrives on creativity, open-mindedness, and continuous learning. We gather together at least twice a year, fostering a sense of community and collaboration. 

Skift is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 How to get a job at Skift?

How To Apply 

PLEASE SEND US A COVER LETTER ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME when you apply through our application system. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Skift celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal for our team and our culture is to reflect the diversity of travelers around the globe. We welcome applicants from all life experiences and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ people. 

Here’s what you can expect next

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Skift team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect.