The fmcg recruitment market has changed so much," says founder of GRG Recruitment Gareth Grey. 'Clients' needs used to be very open and general. In my earlier days of fmcg recruitment, over a decade ago now, a typical brief could be: 'Get me a damn good account manager'.
"Now briefs are more specific. It's a case of: 'Get me an exceptionally good senior national account manager with category management experience, who fits our business personality, works in the same sector as us in a branded con-text, and has a proven track record and relationship with our key buyers!' These requirements are no longer desirables - they are necessities."
IT NEEDS TO BE RIGHT
The recession is squeezing the fmcg and retailing markets so much that it is creating a survival of the fittest mental-ity amongst employers and candidates. It is highlighting the difference between a good person and a very good person. "Clients literally can't afford to risk hiring the wrong people," explains Grey. "It needs to be right, it needs to be specific. Consequently, the recruitment consultancy market has had to focus its skills to make sure it finds exactly the right match to meet these highly spe-cific and understandably changing demands from its clients.
SPECIALIST APPROACH
"Since we began, GRG Recruitment Ltd has championed itself solely as a specialist in fmcg and retailing. We roll up our sleeves and get out into these markets to make sure we understand exactly what the market needs and what it's facing.
"We then find out who's out there, who does what and who's making the waves. For instance, we want to un-derstand whose marketing is driving growth, whose sales are getting the mar-gin and turnover and who are the emerg-ing and respected talents.
"These key individuals may not be considering a move at that time, but we talk to them and take the time to understanding their needs and aspirations. This helps us build strong relationships with both candidates and businesses, so that we can fully appreciate the most effective match for both parties as soon as that opportunity arises."
GRG is proud of its passionate, hands-on approach to understanding its clients' specific needs and its determination to generate the right candidates means GRG is supremely positioned to meet the ever-increasing demands of its clients in the current climate.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
"Our results speak for themselves," Grey adds, "GRG Recruitment is proudly the only recruitment consultancy accred-ited and endorsed as an associate mem-ber of the British Frozen Food Federation and their fmcg and retailing members as a result of this.
"Furthermore, do look at some of the testimonials highlighted on our website (www.grgrecruitment. com) from clients such as Coca-Cola, Typhoo, Wilkinsons, Youngs Seafood and many more. You will see that our un-derstanding, knowledge and ability to market map and deliver on the specifics and necessities of what is demanded upon us, is what makes us the right fmcg recruitment consultants to find the right candidates for any specific need."
KEY CONTACT
Gareth Grey -Director
07808 791 214 / 01132 451171
gareth@grgrecruitment.com
linkedIN: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/garethgrey
GRG Recruitment Ltd
Suite 118, Merchants Quay, East Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 8BB
info@grgrecruitment.com
