GETTING IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME....
SmithCarey, the fmcg sales and marketing recruitment consultants, is building on a reputation for service that flies in the face of current trends. While the consultancy is quick to exploit new technology, its directors remain committed to face-to-face communication, candidate support and the SmithCarey ‘personal touch’.
“It goes without saying that recruitment is about people,” says Mark Smith, one of their founders. “But, when it works properly, it’s also about building relationships based on understanding and trust – and that’s something we’re passionate about. Our philosophy is to put candidates in the right job, not just any job. That takes a level of commitment that can’t be achieved by simply firing around CVs.”
As a matter of course, SmithCarey interviews candidates for each vacancy. They offer candidates support and advice on career management, guidance on specific opportunities and interview preparation and a detailed insight into the company, culture and specific vacancy. In addition to their extensive recruitment and training know-how, the SmithCarey team have a wealth of senior sales & marketing corporate experience and expertise within the fmcg food and drink industry. In their view, using this in-depth knowledge is critical to understand the exact needs of the client. When selecting the right people, they also understand the importance of proactive cross-functional collaboration within both the client’s HR department and relevant line management.
REAL TIME RESULTS
“SmithCarey really put in the time and effort to get it right,” says Adam Braithwaite, sales director in Dairy Crest’s Foods Division. “They work closely with us to make sure they understand the way we work and exactly what we’re looking for in terms of candidate skills sets, experience and personality.”
Braithwaite believes it is this level of expertise within the SmithCarey business that ensures results. “They use their experience and insight to recognise the business challenges we face and they know the dynamics of our markets. They work with integrity and enthusiasm and have had a highly successful record of attracting top talent throughout our 10 year recruitment partnership.”
STRATEGIC SERVICE
SmithCarey’s services embrace retained recruitment consultancy, interim management and training. They provide strategic consultancy and act as a ‘one-stop-shop’ to integrate recruitment, learning and development solutions. Their clients range from major blue-chips to medium and small companies across fmcg food, drink and non-food, branded and own label. “Whether it’s a role dealing with NPD in Tesco or the challenges of developing a joint business plan with Sainsbury’s, our experience gives us a head start in understanding the realities and trading dynamics of these companies.” Smith says. “While it takes time and commitment to be able to act as a true extension of our client’s business, we also cut out both time and waste.”
With a profound talent shortage in the current market, SmithCarey is living proof that proactive partners outperform passive suppliers. They are passionate in their belief that companies who want to attract top talent need to invest and take a more proactive approach even before vacancies arise by creating an employer branding talent attraction strategy. A recent success was the development and implementation of an effective employer branding strategy at First Drinks, whose sales director, John Hyman, says: “With the guidance of SmithCarey, our employer branding strategy has helped articulate and communicate the values and strength of First Drinks’ organisation, brands and positive people culture in order to help attract the best fmcg sales and marketing talent.”
COMPANY:
SmithCarey Limited
Penfold Barn
Westfield Farm
East Garston
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 7HD
KEY CONTACTS
Mark Smith, Director Recruitment
Colin Beaumont, Director Recruitment/Interim
Matt Leak, Recruitment Consultant
Paul Carey, Director Training
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