Senior FMCG & Retail Talent Partner

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission based earnings

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development & training

Client network access

Team events & social gatherings

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct, based in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a driven Senior Recruitment Consultant specializing in FMCG and Retail. You will manage end-to-end recruitment—from client engagement to sourcing, interviewing, and placing candidates across sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain.

Build advisory relationships with hiring managers and help shape market insights. The role requires 4+ years in FMCG/Retail recruitment, strong ATS usage, and exceptional relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recruitment experience, with a focus on FMCG and/or Retail sectors.
• Solid knowledge of FMCG/Retail market dynamics in Paarl, Western Cape and surrounding areas.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various online recruitment tools.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for FMCG and Retail roles, including sales, marketing, operations, and management positions.
• Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies to identify high-calibre candidates.
• Conduct comprehensive candidate screening and interviews, assessing technical skills and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and decision-makers in FMCG and Retail.
• Provide expert advice on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and candidate availability in Paarl and Western Cape.
• Negotiate offers and manage closing processes to secure top talent.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to growth of the FMCG & Retail desk.

Skills

Senior FMCG/Retail recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing & assessment

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM platforms

Job description

WhatJobs Direct, based in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a driven Senior Recruitment Consultant specializing in FMCG and Retail. You will manage end-to-end recruitment—from client engagement to sourcing, interviewing, and placing candidates across sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain.

Build advisory relationships with hiring managers and help shape market insights. The role requires 4+ years in FMCG/Retail recruitment, strong ATS usage, and exceptional relationship-building skills.