Strategic Executive Recruiting
Unleashing Global Talent Across the Automotive Industry and Beyond
Merit Consulting's Industry-Leading Talent Solutions
Merit Consulting specializes in the aerospace, automotive, medical device, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. From startups to global giants, our client list spans diverse sectors, including the burgeoning private equity landscape. Our consultants excel at identifying transformative talent for businesses, whether public, private, equity-owned, or government contractors. We consistently prioritize a personalized approach, aiming for a unique and mutually rewarding fit for both clients and candidates.
Navigating Success through Quality Matches and Strategic Expertise
Our mission is simple and clear: to help clients and candidates secure that unique match that makes for a lasting, productive, and meaningful working relationship. The short- and long-term success of any business is based on the quality of that fit, so we are mindful of how important our work is to all parties. All of our searches are managed by professionals who have previously held executive roles and have been on both sides of the hiring process. So we can understand and determine early in the interview process if there is a good, long-term connection. Our mission is our day-to-day compass, which keeps us pointed in the right direction for both clients and candidates.
Merit's mission in finding quality relationships comes from our:
- Dedication to honest and open communication
- Comprehensive search strategies
- Performance profiling
- Worldwide research, using innovative software, web searches, and highly effective social and personal networking
- Decades of combined experience at the executive level
- A vast network of confidential relationships
Connecting Clients and Candidates for Long-Term Success
Merit's client base includes Fortune 50 companies, small to mid-sized businesses, and private equity firms seeking to make positive transformations in their organizations, in addition to key contributors. In every relationship, we strive to :
- Make a thorough evaluation of our client and its human capital needs.
- Invest time in researching our clients and determining the specific requirements of hiring managers.
- Evaluate and properly interview all candidates prior to submission by completing a two-stage interview process.
- Offer assistance and solutions to management issues, including organization assessment, strategic planning, and recruitment strategy.
- Tailor our agreements, both retained and contingency, to suit our clients, with guarantees and credit options designed to build long-term relationships and provide complete client satisfaction.
- We bring exceptional value to the smaller companies that cannot justify the human resources needed to conduct professional and managerial recruitment yet demand high-quality talent. We have become your dedicated talent acquisition support team.
How We Tackle Outplacement
Lifeline: “The Fusion of Outplacement and Recruitment Services”
A service provided by Merit Consulting, Inc.
Welcome to Lifeline, a unique outplacement service available to today’s progressive companies seeking a more innovative approach than traditional outplacement services. Lifeline offers a blend of the best in traditional outplacement services combined with proven executive search methods to help outplaced professionals properly conduct a successful career transition. Our passion, combined with our proven ability to successfully place mid- and senior-level talent, is the foundation of our success. We have the desire and ability to educate, mentor, coach and provide executive search services to executives who have been downsized. It is the right personal and professional service needed in this turbulent and uncertain job market.
Our Business Focus
Executive Management
- President, CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, CTO and CHRO
- Board of Directors (BOD)
- Vice President
- Director
- Program Manager
- Plant Manager
Functional Areas
- Corporate Development, M&A, and Turnaround Management
- Engineering/Operations/Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain/Logistics
- Financial, Accounting, and Treasury
- Human Resources
- Marketing and Sales
- Research and Development
- Technology
- Quality
Selected Industries Served
- Automotive
- Aerospace/Defense
- Biomedical/Biotechnology
- Consumer Products/Services
- Financial Services/Equipment Leasing
- Healthcare/Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology
- Specialty Chemicals
- Metals processing and fabrication
- Plastics
Specialized Expertise in Elevating Private Equity-Owned Automotive Businesses
Specializing in the automotive sector, Merit Consulting provides expert strategic guidance and operational support for private equity-owned companies. Whether you're a renowned car manufacturer like Porsche or a pivotal supplier in their supply chain, we are dedicated to elevating your business to new heights. Our tailored solutions ensure that your operations align with industry best practices, fostering growth, efficiency, and success in the competitive automotive landscape. Partner with us to navigate the complexities and achieve optimal performance in this dynamic industry.
Pioneering Role in the Electric Vehicle Revolution
Adapting to the dynamic shifts in the automotive industry, Merit Consulting leads the charge in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, especially within private equity-owned companies. Positioned as industry trailblazers, we offer cutting-edge consulting services in this rapidly evolving segment. Our proactive approach ensures that clients navigate the transformative changes in the automotive landscape seamlessly, positioning themselves for success in the burgeoning electric vehicle market.
Our Approach to Executive Recruiting
Due to the recent downsizing of millions of capable and skilled mid- to senior-level professionals, it is easy for a recruiter in today’s market to view a candidate as a “commodity." Our thought process is different. Merit takes the time to understand the needs and desires of active and passive, employed and unemployed candidates. Some of our best clients were once candidates, because they clearly remember how their recruiter-candidate relationship was managed by our consultants. Our daily commitment is to provide confidential, courteous, and comprehensive assistance to qualified candidates. Our approach to recruitment involves a complete "start-to-finish" methodology, which covers:
- Detailed understanding of candidates' professional, family, and individual needs
- Career counseling
- Assistance with resume preparation
- Research on suitable positions
- Interview preparation and counseling
- Negotiating offers and compensation packages
- Follow-up and follow-through after placement
If you are currently engaged in a search or if you would like to speak confidentially with us about your career options, contact us today.
Meet Our Team
David C. Smith
President and Founding Partner
Patrick D' Errico
Director, Recruitment and Operations
Ted Toppins
Director, Business Development
Mike Wilkinson
Director, Recruitment Services
Arthur H. Rogove
Senior Executive Advisor
Paul Montague
Senior Advisor
