(Tower 2, Level 20, Darling Park)
201 Sussex Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000 Australia
As FMCG & Consumer Goods Executive Search specialists, our expert team work across all categories; from Packaged Food Items, Snacks, Alcoholic and Soft Drinks to Dairy to Skincare, Food Manufacturing and Retail. we deliver C-Suite Executive and operational appointments across all departments and divisions that are essential to any FMCG business, ensuring our clients get the management expertise they need to achieve the growth they want.
The rising expectations of the FMCG and Food and Beverage industries have made executive search in this arena more complex than ever.
New technologies have permeated every facet of the industry, from logistics management to smart manufacturing equipment. A difficult global business landscape has created challenges across the entire supply chain, fundamentally changing the economics of FMCG.
Meanwhile, consumers themselves have changed as well—more and more people want the businesses they support to share their values, and sustainability is fast becoming one of these key values.
The call to action for FMCG businesses, then, is to adapt quickly—or risk fading away. That adaptation can only be accomplished with the right talent at the helm.
At ELR Executive, we’ve fine-tuned the executive search process to support the needs of FMCG and Food & Beverage businesses across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our consultants know exactly the right kind of people to help you with your specific business goals.
We keep a close eye on the market and proactively adjust our methods to provide you with continuous access to high-quality executive assets, exactly when you need them.
BUILDING VISIONARY EXECUTIVE TEAMs
Our focus is on securing transformative leaders for C-suite positions within the FMCG and Food & Beverage sectors. From CEOs, CFOs, COOs to CMOs, our candidates are poised to drive operational excellence, financial stewardship, and innovative market strategies, embodying the skills needed to navigate the complexities of food & beverage manufacturing.
We’ve built up our talent network in the broader FMCG space over a period of twenty years. We’ve developed search networks both locally and internationally, allowing us to find active, passive, and hidden talent within the relevant markets and fields. We also carry out new research and employ marketing techniques to discover and engage with talent across multiple channels. Our clients have valued our executive search services for the wide reach that we offer, ensuring that no prospect is ever missed.
ELR’s executive search processes are carried out in complete confidence, on both client and candidate sides. We know very well how critical executive search is—and how even the knowledge that its ongoing can represent a competitive opportunity for third parties, or a potential mark of uncertainty in the market.
The kind of leader who can bring your company to the top of the FMCG industry won’t come from a traditional executive search partner. You need a partner who has cultivated connections with the best professionals in the industry, and who can intimately understand your needs and deliver the right solutions.
ELR’s approach is informed foremost by the goal of building close relationships with our partners. We are invested in your success, and know what it takes to help you succeed. We leverage highly customised search, selection, and assessment techniques, informed by more than 20 years of experience in our field. This is our SELECT methodology.
(John Elliot, Founder)
Our first step in every recruitment project is to consult with you – our client – to fully understand every nuance of the role, how it fits into your business and your overall organisational objectives.
The questions we ask at this stage are crucial; we are successful in part due to the clarity we’re able to achieve through this deep consultation.
We then strategise with our team to determine the go-to-market plan to map and identify the potential talent pool for your requirements.
Our team moves into action, executing on the strategy we’ve developed.
We look to our extensive existing network, assessing their own suitability and also leveraging our relationships to tap into their network.
We don’t stop there.
We then explore the market as a whole, identifying the people we didn’t already know who may be a fit for your role themselves, or only one or two degrees of separation from those who could.
As we map and navigate the market, we are listening attentively and actively in each and every conversation.
As you well know, interest in and suitability for a role aren’t always the same.
We ask engaging questions that challenge potential candidates, listening intently for the indicators and information that help assess true competency and compatibility for success in your company.
We screen candidates diligently at this stage, narrowing our focus on the top 5% ones we wish to pursue further on your behalf; ever mindful of the role we’re playing in building and strengthening your employer brand.
Next, we begin our in-depth interview process with identified high-potential candidates.
We deploy our expertise in designing a slate of functional and behavioural interview questions to fully assess not only the candidate’s ability to perform, but also their long-term fit with the team and your organisation.
We work closely with our clients to help ensure their interview process continues to probe for the most critical success factors.
Finally, we employ assessment tools with shortlisted finalist candidates, bringing recognised organisational development science to bear, along with exhaustive reference and background checks, to further validate and verify their suitability.
Throughout the process we work hard in the background to ensure your final candidate is ready, excited and can already see themselves in the position.
We probe deeply at this stage to identify any potential objections at a predefined compensation range, to ensure a counter-offer won’t pose a barrier to acceptance, even to ensure that the candidate is emotionally prepared for the change they’re exploring.
There are a range of small things that – left unchecked – can cause difficulties and delays at this point in the process; we work proactively to mitigate that risk.
The final stage of every executive search assignment is the transition of the candidate to your new hire. We continue to work closely with our clients and candidates during this stage, easing any concerns and assisting with last-minute details to help make the change smooth and effortless for everyone.
We check in with your new employee shortly after they begin working with you, as one final ‘wellness check’.
This unflagging attention to detail affords us the confidence to offer our clients a six-month replacement guarantee on every placement.
It’s one thing to reach out to as much potential talent as you can. It’s another entirely to screen this pool of talent in an efficient way that leaves only the most qualified and appropriate candidates.
Throughout our decades of expertise, ELR Executive has interviewed and matched countless candidates. The insights derived from this experience have allowed us to craft a detailed psychometric and behavioural assessment approach that identifies the most suitable talent for each role.
Each candidate is interviewed and screened based on your business’s unique requirements. Their skills and expertise are benchmarked against the FMCG and Food & Beverage leadership talent pool, ensuring that you get the best performers.
It’s also important to note that we don’t just look outwards.
Our search process also looks at the people in your existing team, identifying potential candidates for internal promotion.
(Seth Godin)
The right talent is critical to driving positive organisational change, amidst the uncertainties and dynamic changes in Australia's consumer goods industry. But what constitutes the “right talent” is itself a constantly moving target that needs a proactive approach to maintain relevance.
ELR Executive’s partners represent some of the most important players in the FMCG and Food & Beverage arena. They have benefited from our meticulous executive search methodology, which consistently sources quality leadership that enhance our clients businesses beyond just skill and expertise, but bring personality and vigour to your company culture.
Key to our approach is our proactive, continuous mapping of the FMCG executive talent pool, as well as our cultivation of relationships with talent networks in the industry. Our methodology involves a comprehensive due diligence process that ensures that every candidate who ever makes it onto our short lists has been carefully background checked and referred as necessary.
(Henry Ford)
At ELR Executive, we don’t view diversity as merely a checkbox to tick off for corporate success. Rather, we see it as an essential aspect of any organisation that must be considered in every decision, especially in the search for leadership. Indeed, for the true benefits of diversity to be realised, it must begin with your leadership.
ELR Executive works closely with our partners to help them create a culturally diverse and inclusive environment, opening the floor to a wider variety of voices and backgrounds, enhancing organisational resilience and innovation.
We know that cultural fit isn’t merely hiring those who conform. Rather, it is about enriching a company’s cultural environment by introducing collaborators who work well with the company, while bringing their own unique perspective to the table.
(Robert Kiyosaki)
ELR Executive’s long-standing presence in the FMCG executive search field has led to the formation of strong relationships with the top players in the industry. We have placed a wide variety of candidates on the executive seats and boards of Australia’s leading FMCG companies.
We have achieved all this without harming our partnerships with existing clients or damaging the competitive landscape. We value healthy, positive client footprints and strong relationships with our prospects, and strive to ensure that nothing we do compromises our standing with anyone in the field.
Key to this is our careful management of access and restrictions during our operations. Our outreach, search, and assessment processes are carried out in total confidence.
Choosing ELR Executive for your C-Suite and executive search needs guarantees access to unparalleled industry expertise and a commitment to excellence. Our process is meticulous, tailored to your unique requirements, and designed to uncover candidates who will not just fill a role but propel your organisation to new heights.
Engaging with ELR Executive means partnering with a firm that prioritises long-term success and alignment with your company’s vision and goals, ensuring every leadership placement is a strategic asset to your organisation.
Our achievements are a testament to our approach:
(Tower 2, Level 20, Darling Park)
201 Sussex Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000 Australia
info@elrexecutive.com.au