FMCG industry recruitment
Connecting consumer goods brands with the talent they need to grow their revenue engine.
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Build your FMCG brand for success
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is one of the most flexible industries in the world. Customer behaviour changes quickly depending on economic pressures, digital transformation and societal events. To keep up, you need the right talent.
Brands that take a consumer-centric approach will always come out on top. You must be able to confidently speak to your audiences, anticipate their next move and react before they do. To do this, you must have the right digital, marketing and sales teams in place. We’re positioned to support brands as they hire every member of their revenue engine – from Coordinator through to C-suite.
We’re connecting growing brands with the talent they need. Having worked in the sector for over a decade, we have supported start-ups with those all-important first hires and multinational brands with the expansion of departments. Whether you need to drive customer loyalty, launch your products on Amazon or develop your commercial strategy – we can help you grow.
We facilitate growth through people-first solutions.
We support high-growth start-ups to established brands with the growth of their Revenue Engines.
Advise
Unsure of what you need to be successful? Struggling to attract talent, but not sure why?
Our consultative approach ensures your talent strategy is tailored to achieve your business objectives. We’ll identify your pain points and provide expert advice to overcome your challenges.
Attract
Each of our recruiters specialise in a specific skillset, industry or seniority.
Operating in a very niche field, they completely immerse themselves in their networks, giving us an unrivalled understanding of and access to the job market all the way from Coordinator to C-suite.
Develop
Our partnership doesn’t end when a placement has been made. We’re dedicated to delivering the best recruitment experience you will ever have.
Part of this means offering ongoing upskilling to aid the development of you and your team. You might choose to join our exclusive WhatsApp communities, attend our leading networking events or be recognised in our Award Series.
Our unique matrix structure gives us access to the largest network of talent - from Coordinator to C-suite - whilst remaining true specialists.
Common jobs in the FMCG industry
Learn more about common roles in the fast-moving consumer goods space.
Latest Roles
Who you'll partner with
Our specialist FMCG recruitment consultants can connect you with the talent you need to scale your brand.
Interested in finding out more? Start a conversation with the team today!
FAQs
What does FMCG mean?
In the UK, FMCG can be defined as 'fast-moving consumer goods'. These are products that are made to move quickly off the shelves at a low cost, including food, beverages and cleaning products. Sometimes the sector is refered to as CPG (consumer packaged goods), a term that is commonly used in the USA.
What is FMCG recruitment?
FMCG recruitment is the process of hiring professionals for fast‑moving consumer goods brands. These might include food, beverage, and household businesses. Our specialist FMCG recruiters specifically focus on support the sector with marketing, sales, digital, product and revenue operations hires.
How do I hire FMCG marketing specialists?
To hire specialist FMCG marketers, you should first define the job description. Taking into account why you're hiring the role and what you're looking to achieve by investing in marketing. From there, you can advertise your role on job boards and engage candidates.
You should also consider partnering with FMCG specialist recruiters, like 3Search, for category‑specific talent. Our consultants can make a big difference to your search, especially if you need support with defining the role, budget or team.
Which roles are covered in FMCG recruitment?
Roles that we support with include Brand Managers, Sales Directors, Heads of Ecommerce, and Shopper Marketers in FMCG.
Why use a specialist FMCG recruiter?
FMCG recruiters have built extensive networks of sector-specific talent. Plus, we understand the nuances of fast product cycles and retail partnerships, allowing us to ensure that hires can deliver quick impact.
Do you recruit interim FMCG roles?
Yes, 3Search recruits both interim and permanent FMCG professionals.
