Steel coils in an industrial warehouse with an American flag.

COMMERCIAL TALENT
FOR INDUSTRIAL AMERICA.

The strongest industrial companies are built by exceptional commercial leaders.

Finding those leaders takes more than recruiting. It takes deep market expertise, commercial insight, and the ability to earn the trust of professionals who aren't actively looking for their next opportunity.

We help industrial companies build exceptional commercial organizations that drive growth, strengthen teams, and win in the market.

—  TRUSTED BY LEADERS ACROSS THE METALS INDUSTRY  —

OPPORTUNITY CHANGES EVERYTHING.

The right leader can transform a business. The right opportunity can transform a life. Every search has the potential to do both.

American Dream Search exists to strengthen Industrial America by building exceptional commercial organizations and creating life-changing opportunities for the people who power it.

Stronger commercial teams across industrial America.
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Stronger Companies

We help you build commercial teams that drive growth, strengthen culture, and win in the market.

A career-changing opportunity in the metals industry.
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Better Careers

We connect exceptional talent with opportunities that elevate careers and change lives.

Stronger communities across Industrial America.
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Stronger Communities

Stronger companies and better careers create stronger communities across America.

Executive Search. Commercial Focus. Industry Expertise.

We are a specialized search firm focused on the commercial side of industrial companies. From individual contributors to enterprise leaders, we deliver talent that drives revenue, strengthens teams, and creates long-term value.

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Executive Search

Retained and priority search for senior leaders and executives who shape strategy and drive growth.

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Commercial Recruiting

Sales, business development, purchasing, and commercial talent across the industrial landscape.

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Team Buildouts

Build complete commercial teams that accelerate performance and exceed goals.

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THE RECRUITER OF STEEL®

Our flagship. Our foundation.

American Dream Search was built to serve the steel and metals industry. We partner with mills, service centers, processors, traders, and manufacturers to build exceptional commercial organizations.

Steel is where we started. Mastery is how we lead — and it's the foundation for where we're going.

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Tyler Rossi, founder of American Dream Search, standing among steel coils.
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FOCUSED ON STEEL & METALS
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INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS
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TRACK RECORD OF PLACEMENTS

WHY INDUSTRY LEADERS CHOOSE ADS.

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Market Mastery

We immerse ourselves in the steel and metals industry — understanding customers, competitors, trends, and the people who drive the market. Because you can't recruit a market you don't understand.

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Commercial Mastery

We understand sales leadership, territory strategy, compensation, account management, and revenue growth. We help you build commercial organizations that are structured to win.

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Recruiting Mastery

Exceptional recruiting is a craft. We earn trust through preparation, professionalism, communication, and relentless attention to detail on every search.

TRUSTED BY CLIENTS. RECOMMENDED BY CANDIDATES.

CLIENT PERSPECTIVE

"Rather than simply sending us candidates, Tyler invested the time to deeply understand our company's needs, values, and goals. Time and again, he delivered top-tier talent."

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Chris Shipp
Former President at Reibus
CANDIDATE PERSPECTIVE

"He knew that the company he matched me with was going to be a tremendous fit. He really did ensure it was the 'dream career' I was looking for."

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Alex Wunder
Territory Manager
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Tyler Rossi, founder of American Dream Search.
MEET THE FOUNDER

Tyler Rossi

Tyler is the founder and sole operator of American Dream Search and the public face behind The Recruiter of Steel®. A career in sales gave him the confidence and income to build a family — until, eight weeks before his first child was born, he unexpectedly lost his job.

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Steel & Metals and Building Products practices.
INDUSTRY DEDICATED PRACTICES

Recruiting practices for your specific needs.

Industry insights. Market Intelligence. Experienced recruiters that know your world and the top commercial talent in it.

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Now hiring: sales and leadership opportunities across the metals industry.
FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

Current opportunities

Browse our current openings and apply.

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Let's build something extraordinary — together.

Whether you're building a leadership team or planning for the future, we'd welcome the opportunity to learn about your business and discuss how we can help.

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