Consumer Goods Recruiters

Our Approach to Consumer Goods Executive Search

At Keller, we take the time to gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by organizations within the CPG and retail industry. Our insight allows us to tailor our search process to better meet client requirements and meet or surpass industry expectations. In addition, our insight into the CPG sector also allows us to provide sound advice and guidance to help our clients attract, recruit, and retain the best executive talent.

To gain the information needed for a successful search, our consumer goods recruiters first meet with our clients, their company’s human resource team and relevant stakeholders to establish their specific hiring goals and needs. Meeting with clients also ensures our search strategy aligns with their priorities.

Keller’s seasoned headhunters create a candidate profile using the information gained. This profile defines the ideal talent to fill the empty role, including the technical qualifications and leadership competencies expected of them. The parameters guide us when sourcing the best talent available.

When searching for potential candidates, our recruiters utilize both traditional recruiting methods and our extensive network of connections to reach candidates from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. This includes passive candidates who may not be actively seeking new opportunities but possess the skills that align perfectly with our client’s needs and could potentially reconsider the right role. Additionally, we leverage other sourcing techniques such as social media recruiting, targeted advertising, and industry-specific job boards to engage top talent.

Our executive recruiting firm is committed to diversity and inclusion in the search process. We are devoted to selecting the best talents based on merit and ensuring that our search procedures reduce biases related to a candidate’s age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and other personal characteristics. This allows us to create a comprehensive pool of highly qualified executives.

Every candidate we connect with for the role undergoes extensive assessments. This includes:

• Background, criminal, and reference checks
• Skill-based competency testing
• Behavior assessments
• Advanced psychometric testing
• Industry-specific knowledge evaluations

Candidates who pass our assessments will be presented to our clients who will conduct final interviews and hiring. To further ensure successful integration into the existing workforce, we offer onboarding support and ongoing professional development throughout the initial phase of employment. We also offer regular check-ins during the first months to assess progress and ensure both the candidate and the client are satisfied with the transition.

Behind Our Consumer Goods Executive Search Process

Keller has a long-standing reputation for quality and reliability, marked by our commitment to recruitment and investment in developing a tailored approach to headhunting.

That said, we followed a generic approach to headhunting in our early days. That method focused on quickly finding and placing talented professionals in roles without taking into account intricate factors that affect the success of the placement such as work ethics and cultural fit. The generic approach worked successfully in filling lower-level roles. However, it lacked the insights needed to place talents in more critical positions where long-term organizational alignment, leadership qualities, and team cohesion are important.

Keller experienced a turning point after one candidate we placed failed to meet expectations and integrate into company culture despite meeting our client’s skill and technical requirements. Our setback led us to invest in developing a more refined recruiting strategy, which now takes into account various factors that result in a successful executive search. The new methodology has since included a comprehensive assessment of organizational dynamics, team structures, talent gaps, and unique challenges to identify candidates who can contribute meaningfully from day one and stay engaged in the long term.

As a result of our investment, Keller has seen improvements in placement success, with higher retention rates and greater satisfaction from both candidates and clients. This approach has positioned us as a leader in executive search.

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Our Fields of Expertise

As a top headhunting firm in the Consumer Goods industry, Keller’s priority is helping clients find the best candidates for executive and leadership roles in various fields in the CPG industry.

Our recruiters have extensive experience working in consumer or technology firms and nearly a decade of recruiting experience—particularly in executive search. Our researchers also have strong academic backgrounds in the field, which provides us with the necessary understanding of the nuances and technical aspects of the consumer goods industry.

Our passion for recruitment, coupled with our academic qualifications and firsthand knowledge, is invaluable for understanding the various roles and company cultures in the industry. This allows us to find placements in sectors such as:

• Retail sector
• Distribution services
• Products and fast-moving consumer goods
• Travel, hospitality, and leisure
• Luxury products and services
• Media and communications
• Electronics sector
• Fashion sector
• Personal care sector
• Food and beverage sector

Positions We Fill

At Keller, your success is our success. We take pride in helping clients find the right talent with the capability to meet their business needs.

Finding the right leaders for the CPG industry can be difficult. Organizations need professionals with special skills at the helm—candidates who know how to manage supply chains, create new products, and effectively market their brand. Due to an aging workforce and high turnovers, however, organizations struggle to source or attract talents capable of making an impact to fill roles. This is where Keller steps in.

Our team locates the top executives for leadership positions in the industry in the quickest and most efficient way possible. Our expertise and network allow us to find talents for even hard-to-fill and niche positions and ensure the perfect match for every role.

We fill the following positions in the CPG industry:

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Chief Operating Officer
• Chief Commercial Officer
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Chief Marketing Officer
• Chief Technology Office
• Managing Director
• Vice President of Sales and Marketing
• Vice President of Commercialization
• Facility Manager
• General Manager
• Hardware/Firmware Manager
• Labor Relations Manager
• Manufacturing Manager
• Program Manager

Why Choose Keller as your Consumer Goods Recruitment Partner?

Most human resources departments do not have the capacity to perform searches for time-sensitive and crucial positions. Keller can conduct extensive recruitment to find the best senior-level contacts with the passion and knowledge to serve their industry. By leveraging our network and utilizing innovative recruitment solutions, we not only find highly qualified talent with the necessary skills but also those who align with the company’s goals and values.

Keller also stands out in the industry largely due to our refined strategy and long-term reputation for reliability—both of which are matched by our commitment to continuous learning. Our team invests heavily in ensuring we are updated with the latest developments and business practices in the industry through conferences and professional networks. Our commitment to staying informed about regulatory changes and market dynamics ensures we adapt our recruitment strategies accordingly and provide the best service to our clients.

At Keller, we take pride in becoming partners who are invested in our client’s success. With our expertise, innovative strategies, and passion for delivering results, we help organizations overcome recruitment challenges and secure exceptional talent to drive their future forward.

Our Promise - The Right Hire

Keller puts great importance on confidentiality during the search process. Our team will never reveal any sensitive information about the client and the candidate at any stage of the search process. We are committed to delivering high-value search services without compromising safety.

We prioritize safeguarding your information with robust data protection and privacy policies, ensuring that all sensitive client and candidate data is handled with the highest levels of care, confidentiality, and professionalism. To uphold these standards, we strictly adhere to global data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA, ensuring compliance with the most stringent legal and ethical requirements.

Our commitment to security extends beyond compliance. We employ state-of-the-art encryption across all data storage systems to prevent unauthorized access and protect your information at every step. Additionally, our communication channels are fully secured, offering a safe and seamless experience for sharing sensitive details.

Beyond privacy, we also conduct rigorous background and reference checks and may process police checks if necessary. This ensures we only present candidates that fit client requirements.

Keller is committed to delivering exceptional executive recruitment services to clients in the consumer goods industry.

Contact Keller today to schedule a meeting with one of our professional consultants to find out more about how we can contribute to your business’ success.