About us
We’re FMCG sales & marketing recruitment specialists with over 25 years’ in-depth, first-hand knowledge and experience in the food & drink industry.
Our approach
& our values
The FMCG (food & drink) sector is one of the most dynamic and rewarding industries in which to build a career. It’s fast paced, challenging and highly competitive, but also full of opportunity for talented people to develop, progress and succeed.
Having spent much of my career working within the food industry, including senior sales and marketing leadership roles up to director level, I understand first-hand the commercial realities and opportunities within the sector. Over the past 25 years leading retained recruitment consultancies, I’ve continued to work closely with FMCG organisations and professionals across the industry.
At FMCG Talent, we use this rare combined corporate and recruitment experience to support both clients and candidates in making informed recruitment decisions.
Since COVID the world of work has evolved significantly, and FMCG recruitment has evolved with it. While virtual interviews are now widely used, we still believe face-to-face meetings provide valuable insight, helping both clients and candidates gain a clearer understanding of one another.
FMCG Talent operates as a retained recruitment consultancy rather than a traditional agency. This allows us to work in close partnership with our clients and deliver an added value, more focused and committed search process.
If you’re looking for a trusted recruitment partner with strong FMCG industry experience and commercial understanding, let’s talk.
Client
support
Our role is to listen carefully and understand your business, culture and objectives, allowing us to develop focused and cost-effective search strategies to attract the highest calibre talent.
The FMCG sector has long faced challenges in attracting and retaining experienced commercial professionals. Through our industry network and sector knowledge we work proactively to identify and engage individuals who can genuinely add value to your organisation.
Each assignment is unique and therefore requires a tailored search approach. We develop this using our proven Recruitment Triangle process, which brings together the recruiter, HR and line management to ensure alignment from the outset through the recruitment process.
Our search strategies may include:
• Targeted media advertising
• Strategic direct search and headhunting
• Industry networking and database engagement
Candidates are interviewed in detail, either face-to-face or via virtual platforms, using structured questioning and thorough briefing processes. This ensures we present a well-informed shortlist of motivated and suitable candidates.
We maintain clear and consistent communication with both clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process. This includes shortlist interviews, offer stage, resignation management and completion of notice periods.
This transparent and collaborative approach helps build long term trust and successful placements.
If you’re seeking a recruitment partner with genuine FMCG sector knowledge, commercial insight and a commitment to integrity, let’s talk.
Candidate
support
Managing your career development journey is an important part of achieving both your professional ambitions and personal goals.
At FMCG Talent, we take the time to understand your background, experience, motivations and long-term career aspirations.
Using our combined corporate and recruitment FMCG experience, we provide honest guidance and informed advice to help you make the right career decisions.
Whether you work in sales/national accounts, brand marketing, category management or other FMCG functions, our objective is to help you find the right opportunity, not simply the next job.
If we are currently managing a suitable vacancy, we can progress discussions immediately. If not, we’re always happy to offer advice and support to help you navigate your next career move.
How we support candidates
01
Identify
Identifying suitable job opportunities within the FMCG sector.
02
Structure
Structuring your CV to clearly communicate your experience and achievements.
03
Preparation
Interview preparation, presentation and communication style.
04
Development
Developing your professional network and personal brand.
Where possible we prefer to meet candidates face-to-face, as this allows us to gain a deeper understanding of your experience, achievements, and career ambitions.
Our interviews are structured and detailed, enabling us to represent you accurately to potential employers.
When progressing opportunities, we provide comprehensive briefings on the hiring organisation, including business strategy, culture, organisational structure, product portfolio and the responsibilities of the role. We also ensure you have full clarity on remuneration and benefits.
Join our
network
If you’ve got a role to fill or you’re considering your next career move within sales/national accounts, brand marketing, category management or other FMCG functions, let’s talk.