Recruitment Consultant - FMCG & Retail

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career development

Team environment

FMCG/Retail industry experience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to specialise in FMCG and Retail, based in Upington, Northern Cape, with a flexible hybrid work setup. You will source and place talent across sales, marketing, merchandising, operations, and supply chain for consumer brands in these fast-moving sectors.

You will build client relationships, design recruitment strategies, run end-to-end cycles, interview candidates, and provide market insights on salaries and trends.

Qualifications

• Previous recruitment experience; preference for FMCG or Retail sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment assignments concurrently.
• Strong understanding of roles in FMCG and Retail, including sales, marketing, and operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote tasks with in-office collaboration in Upington.
• A proactive, organized, results-driven approach.
• Familiarity with the Upington business environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for FMCG and Retail roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies for sales, marketing, merchandising, operations, and supply chain roles.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients in FMCG and Retail industries.
• Utilise various sourcing channels to identify and engage suitable candidates.
• Conduct thorough interviews to assess skills, experience, motivation, and cultural fit.
• Provide clients with expert advice on market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability in Upington.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the process.
• Collaborate with the team through hybrid work in Upington.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established recruitment consultancy with a strong focus on consumer-facing industries, is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to specialise in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Retail sectors. This role is based in Upington, Northern Cape, offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement. You will be instrumental in sourcing and placing talent across a variety of roles, from sales and marketing positions to supply chain and operations management within these dynamic industries. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of businesses in a key sector, with the flexibility to blend remote and office-based work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for roles within the FMCG and Retail sectors, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.


• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract candidates for sales, marketing, merchandising, operations, and supply chain roles.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients in the FMCG and Retail industries, understanding their unique business needs and company culture.


• Utilise various sourcing channels, including professional networks, social media, and specialised job boards, to identify and engage with suitable candidates.


• Conduct thorough interviews to assess candidate skills, experience, motivation, and cultural fit.


• Provide clients with expert advice on market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability within the FMCG and Retail landscapes in Upington, Northern Cape.


• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.


• Collaborate with the team effectively, leveraging insights from both remote work and office-based interactions at our Upington, Northern Cape location.

Requirements

• Previous experience in recruitment, with a preference for specialisation in FMCG or Retail sectors.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple recruitment assignments concurrently.


• Strong understanding of the roles and skill sets common in FMCG and Retail, including sales, marketing, and operations.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.


• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote tasks with in-office collaboration in Upington, Northern Cape.


• A proactive, organised, and results-driven approach.


• Familiarity with the Upington, Northern Cape business environment is an advantage.

Benefits

• A competitive salary coupled with a rewarding commission structure.


• Flexible hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.


• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.


• Work within a supportive and collaborative recruitment environment.


• Gain valuable experience within the dynamic FMCG and Retail industries.


• Be part of a reputable consultancy servicing clients in and around Upington, Northern Cape.