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FMCG Recruitment

Advocate Group is the UK’s leading FMCG recruitment agency UK, providing specialist FMCG recruitment services and consumer goods recruitment expertise. We support brands across consumer products, CPG, and food & drink sectors with end-to-end solutions - from global FMCG talent acquisition to supply chain hires. With 96% placement retention and over 20 years of consumer product recruitment experience, our network delivers fast, high-quality placements. 

FMCG recruitment is the process of sourcing and placing professionals in high-turnover consumer goods roles — from supply chain to C-suite - ensuring you build teams that drive growth. For insight into the sustainability pressures shaping today’s FMCG market, read the truth about FMCG sustainability.

What Is FMCG Recruitment?

Consumer Goods Recruitment Defined

Consumer goods recruitment covers roles across product development, marketing, sales, and operations within fast-moving consumer goods. Advocate Group’s FMCG recruitment services UK connect you to candidates who understand category dynamics, consumer behaviour, and regulatory standards. 

Global FMCG Talent Acquisition Explained

Our global FMCG talent acquisition harnesses international networks and data-driven insights. We map markets, benchmark salaries, and engage passive talent to deliver diverse shortlists for roles spanning local brand managers to global commercial directors. 

How to Choose an FMCG Recruitment Agency?

Evaluating FMCG Recruitment Services & Expertise

When evaluating FMCG recruitment services, look for proven placements, transparent processes, and niche sector knowledge. Advocate Group’s market-leading track record in CPG recruitment services and food & drink recruitment demonstrates our ability to fill specialist roles quickly. 

Key Questions for FMCG Recruitment Agency UK Partners

Ask potential partners about their global reach, talent pipelining, and DE&I practices. Enquire how they source supply chain professionals and executive leaders, and whether they provide post-hire support to ensure retention. 

What Roles Are Included in FMCG Recruitment?

Food & Drink Recruitment Specialists

Our food & drink recruitment specialists cover the full commercial lifecycle - from Sales, Marketing, and eCommerce to Category, Supply Chain, and Revenue Growth. We also place experts in Operations, Technical/NPD, HR, Finance, Legal, and IT. Leveraging deep sector insight and specialist networks, leveraging sector networks to uncover hard-to-find talent. 

FMCG Supply Chain & CPG Executive Search

From procurement planners to board-level CPG executive search, Advocate Group sources supply chain professionals and senior leaders who optimise operations and drive strategic growth. 

Why Choose Advocate Group for FMCG Recruitment?

Proven FMCG Recruitment Agency UK Track Record

We deliver people-first, commercially focused recruitment across the FMCG landscape - with a 96% first-year retention rate and long-standing partnerships with industry leaders. Our reputation is built on strategic hiring decisions, market insight, and measurable impact for every client we support. 

Consumer Products & CPG Recruitment Services Focus

Our consumer products recruitment services and CPG expertise ensure every placement aligns with your culture and commercial goals, delivering both speed and quality. 

FAQs

Q: What is FMCG recruitment?

A: FMCG recruitment focuses on sourcing and placing professionals in fast-moving consumer goods roles, from operations to executive leadership.

Q: How to choose an FMCG recruitment agency?

A: Look for deep sector expertise, proven placements, market insights, and DE&I practices.

Q: What roles are included in FMCG recruitment?

A: Product development, supply chain, sales, marketing, and C-suite positions in consumer goods companies.

Q: How long does an FMCG search take?

A: Typically four weeks, depending on role level and market conditions.

Did you know, we are also experts in Beauty & Cosmetics recruitment, Consumer Packaged Goods recruitment, Drinks recruitment, Fashion recruitment, FMCG recruitment, Food recruitment, Health & Wellbeing recruitment, Homeware recruitment and Toys & Games recruitment? You can view all of our recruitment specialisms to find the team that’s best for your needs or you can browse all of our current FMCG and Retail Sector jobs.

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Employee Relations Advisor

London
Greater London
£40k - 50k per year
The Advocate Group are recruiting on behalf of a globally recognised consumer branded business for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join their HR team on a 6-month FTC basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing organisation where you'll play a key role in delivering expert Employee Relations support across a diverse and fast-paced business. Working closely with managers and HR colleagues, you'll provide commercially focused advice, manage complex ER casework and support organisational change initiatives. The Role As an Employee Relations Advisor, you'll be responsible for managing a broad range of complex and sensitive employee relations matters while ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes. You'll partner with stakeholders across the business, providing pragmatic guidance that balances employee experience with commercial objectives. Key Responsibilities Manage a high volume of complex Employee Relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, conduct, harassment and discrimination matters. Provide expert advice to managers and HR teams on employment law, company policy and ER best practice. Lead and support investigations, hearings and formal consultation processes. Assess risk and recommend practical, commercially balanced solutions. Support organisational change programmes, including restructures, redundancies and organisational design initiatives. Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability in handling employee relations matters. Identify trends through case analysis and contribute to continuous improvement of ER policies and processes. Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal governance. About You We're looking for an experienced Employee Relations professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex people challenges. You'll ideally have: Proven experience managing high-volume, complex Employee Relations casework. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and Employee Relations best practice. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. The ability to balance commercial priorities with fair and consistent decision-making. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Confidence handling sensitive conversations and navigating ambiguity. Experience supporting organisational change and restructuring activity. CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) is desirable. What's on Offer Opportunity to join a globally recognised consumer branded business. Exposure to a wide variety of complex and interesting Employee Relations work. Collaborative and supportive HR team. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Hybrid working and genuine opportunities for career development. If you're an Employee Relations professional looking to join a globally recognised business where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy
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Warehouse Operative

Greenford
London
£12.71 - 12.71 per hour
Receiving and recording deliveries of samples for the laboratory Logging samples in support of Laboratory Analysts Retaining and maintaining accurate records of standard and investigatory samples Supporting improvement initiatives across sample control and warehouse processes Collecting and preparing samples for sensory and investigatory analysis Maintaining waste receptacles and coordinating destruction processes Monitoring pallet destruction activities Creating outbound forms and coordinating sample distribution with warehouse teams
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Import & Export Coordinator

St Helens
Cheshire
£30k - 35k per year + Benefits
Do you have strong import and customs experience and enjoy being the person people rely on for getting shipments moving? Passionate about international trade, customs compliance, and ensuring products flow seamlessly across borders? Looking for a role where you'll become the go-to expert, work autonomously, and play a key role in supporting a growing manufacturing business? We're looking for an Import & Export Coordinator to join a successful and growing UK food manufacturing business, taking ownership of all import and export administration while ensuring materials move efficiently through customs and into production. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong import and customs knowledge who's looking to step into a standalone specialist role where they can genuinely make an impact. If you enjoy solving problems, thrive on accuracy, and like taking ownership rather than simply following processes, this could be the perfect next step.
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Field Sales Executive

Hull
North Yorkshire
£25k - 28k per year
Would you like to join the most recognisable and fastest-growing brands within the FMCG sector as they continue to invest heavily across the UK convenience channel? As the Field Sales Executive, you will take full ownership of your territory, managing your area like your own business while driving sales growth, increasing brand visibility, and delivering strong in-store execution across independent retail accounts. The Role: - Managing your territory with full ownership and accountability - Building strong relationships with independent convenience retailers - Increasing product distribution, visibility, availability, and rate of sale - Negotiating additional space and securing impactful in-store execution - Delivering eye-catching displays, POS, and promotional activations - Identifying growth opportunities within existing and new accounts - Supporting new product launches and promotional campaigns - Monitoring competitor activity and feeding back market insights - Working towards clear KPIs and commercial sales targets About You: - You may already have FMCG or field sales experience and be looking for a bigger brand with greater autonomy - You could come from a retail, convenience, hospitality, brand activation, or customer-facing background and be looking to transition into field sales - You are energetic, highly motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced environment - You are commercially minded with a naturally competitive attitude - You are confident building relationships and influencing customers - You are comfortable working independently and managing your own territory - You are resilient, proactive, and solution-focused - You enjoy being out in the field and creating visible results in-store If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I'd love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career - contact us today. Email: Shelley.burnand@advocate-group.co.uk Phone: 07537163606 We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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National Account Manager - Boots

London
London
£55k - 60k per year
We're partnering with a globally recognised consumer brand who as part of continued growth, are seeking an experienced National Account Manager to take ownership of one of its most strategically important retail partnerships. This is a highly visible role with genuine influence across sales, marketing, finance, eCommerce and category teams, offering significant exposure and a clear pathway for progression. You'll be responsible for delivering commercial growth across a major UK retail account (Boots).
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National Account Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
£35k - 40k per year
Would you like to join a fast-growing FMCG brand with a strong presence across major UK grocery retailers? Privately owned and generating millions in turnover, the business is currently ranked #3 in its category and has clear ambitions to double in size. With established relationships across key accounts, the business is focused on expanding distribution, strengthening retailer partnerships, and driving category growth through a highly commercial and collaborative approach. As the National Account Manager, you will play a key role in supporting and delivering these growth plans across core retail accounts. The Role: Take ownership of a portfolio of national retail accounts, driving profitable growth and delivering against sales, margin, and commercial objectives. Manage account performance across revenue, profitability, promotional investment, and forecasting, ensuring business targets are consistently achieved. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across customer organisations, including buying, category, supply chain, marketing, and finance teams. Protect and grow product distribution by identifying opportunities and presenting compelling, insight-led category recommendations. Develop and execute promotional plans that drive both volume and value growth, using performance data and post-campaign analysis to continuously improve results. Lead the successful launch of new products, creating tailored activation plans that maximise visibility, distribution, and customer engagement. Partner with internal marketing and eCommerce teams to deliver a seamless omnichannel experience across both physical and digital retail environments. Develop a deep understanding of retailer objectives, category performance, and market dynamics to identify opportunities for mutual growth. About You: Previous experience within a National Accounts, Commercial, or Category role, such as NAE, JNAM, Buying Assistant, or a similar customer-facing position. A strong understanding of the FMCG or consumer goods landscape and how major retail accounts operate. Confident building and delivering engaging retailer presentations that combine data, insight, and commercial recommendations. Comfortable analysing data from multiple sources to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Experience using market, retailer, or category data platforms such as Nielsen, Kantar, retailer portals, or similar tools. Commercially minded, with the ability to turn insight into practical actions that deliver measurable results. Strong relationship-building skills with the confidence to influence both internal and external stakeholders. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, solutions-focused individual with a positive attitude and a desire to continuously learn and develop. Passionate about driving growth, delivering results and building long-term partnerships with customers. If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I'd love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career - contact us today. Email: Shelley.burnand@advocate-group.co.uk Phone: 07537163606 We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Demand Planner

Uxbridge
London
Market related
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Regional Marketing Manager - Egypt

Cairo
Greater Cairo
Competitive Salary and Package
Drive the Brand. Shape the Culture. Lead from the Front. We are proud to be partnering with Monster Energy, one of the world's most iconic and fastest-growing lifestyle brands, to appoint a Regional Marketing Manager in Egypt. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where marketing goes far beyond campaigns - it's about building a brand that lives and breathes within sport, music, gaming, and youth culture.
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