CPG Recruitment
Advocate Group is the UK’s leading CPG recruitment agency UK, offering end-to-end CPG recruitment services and consumer packaged goods recruitment for FMCG and broader consumer products brands. We specialise in CPG talent acquisition, from executive search through to sales and supply chain roles, and leverage deep market insight and proprietary CPG salary benchmarks to secure the best candidates. To plan for the year ahead, explore 2025 CPG recruitment talent strategies.
What Is CPG Recruitment?
Consumer Packaged Goods Recruitment Defined
CPG recruitment involves sourcing and placing executives, sales, and supply chain professionals in consumer packaged goods companies. Whether you’re launching a new FMCG line or scaling an established brand, our consumer packaged goods recruitment expertise ensures you connect with candidates who understand both category dynamics and consumer behaviour.
CPG Talent Acquisition Explained
Our CPG talent acquisition approach combines targeted search methodologies with CPG executive search capabilities. We build talent pipelines across marketing, sales, R&D, and supply chain functions, ensuring each shortlist reflects your cultural fit and technical requirements.
How to Choose a CPG Recruitment Agency?
Evaluating CPG Recruitment Services UK
When evaluating CPG recruitment services, look for a recruitment partner with a proven CPG recruitment agency UK track record, transparent governance, and clear metrics. Advocate Group tracks time-to-hire, retention rates, and satisfaction scores so you can measure ROI.
Key Questions for Consumer Packaged Goods Recruitment Partners
Ask about sector specialism, access to passive CPG talent networks, and experience across both FMCG and non-food CPG categories. A top partner will advise on market-competitive CPG salary benchmarks and demonstrate success in executive search for CPG leaders.
What Roles Do CPG Recruiters Fill?
CPG Sales Recruitment & Market-Facing Talent
Our CPG sales recruitment service sources high-impact sales directors, account managers, and trade specialists who drive revenue and channel growth. We map candidate pools within retail, e-commerce, and wholesale to match your go-to-market strategy.
CPG Supply Chain Recruitment Specialists
From procurement and logistics to operations and planning, CPG supply chain recruitment is critical for product flow and cost control. Advocate Group places supply chain professionals with hands-on FMCG experience, ensuring your processes stay efficient and compliant.
Why Choose Advocate Group for CPG Recruitment?
Proven CPG Executive Search Track Record
As an expert in CPG executive search, we’ve placed board-level and senior leaders across consumer packaged goods, achieving a 96% placement retention rate. Our network spans global brands and innovative challengers, so we unlock both active and passive talent.
CPG Salary Benchmarks & Consumer Packaged Goods Market Insights
Our proprietary CPG salary benchmarks and market reports keep your offers competitive. We provide real-time data on remuneration trends across FMCG, household, and personal care segments, helping you attract and retain top performers.
FAQs
Q: What is CPG recruitment?
A: CPG recruitment focuses on sourcing talent for consumer packaged goods sectors including leadership, sales, and supply chain roles.
Q: How to choose a CPG recruitment agency?
A: Look for sector expertise, track record in executive placements, and market insights.
Q: What roles do CPG recruiters fill?
A: Executive leaders, commercial directors, sales managers, supply chain and operations professionals.
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.
