Job Description
Recruitment Consultant - Food and Beverages (NPD Focus)
£30,000 - £40,000 + 25% Commission + Benefits
Hybrid (1-2 days from home) after successful completion of probationary period
Are you an experienced recruiter looking for a chance to specialise in one of the most exciting, fast-growing areas of the FMCG sector? This is a new hybrid opportunity for a recruitment professional to focus on New Product Development (NPD) roles within the Food and Beverages industry across Europe.
About the Role:
Join a specialist recruitment business working with companies that are driving innovation in the Food and Beverages industry. You’ll focus on placing mid-senior level NPD professionals – the masterminds behind product innovation and launches – in roles that are critical to business success. As a Recruitment Consultant in this high-demand area, you'll be tapping into a buoyant market with year-on-year growth and consistent opportunities to earn substantial commission.
You’ll work with a supportive team of 13 experienced recruiters from modern offices in central Edinburgh, with the flexibility to work 1-2 days from home after probation. This is a market where your efforts will be highly valued and rewarded and you’ll be positioning yourself in a sector that's set to thrive in the years to come.
Why Specialise in NPD?
* High Demand: The Food and Beverages sector is rapidly evolving, with businesses constantly seeking innovative NPD professionals to stay ahead of trends such as sustainability, health-conscious products and plant-based alternatives.
* Exciting Growth: NPD roles are vital to driving product innovation, meaning placements are often senior-level with high placement fees and strong commission potential.
* International Scope: You’ll be recruiting for roles across Europe, working with some of the leading food and beverage companies in a space where demand for innovation is always high.
The Opportunity:
* Focus on high-level NPD roles such as Product Developers, Innovation Managers and Head of NPD across Europe.
* Earn 25% commission on placements within a fast-paced, high-growth industry.
* Hybrid working with a modern office base in the heart of Edinburgh.
* Opportunity for quick career progression towards Team Manager in as little as 18 months.
* Join a supportive, positive team that offers comprehensive training and development to help you succeed in this specialised market.
* Whether you’re an experienced recruiter ready to step into a specialist NPD role or currently working in the Food and Beverages industry and looking to transition into recruitment, this is a unique chance to be part of a thriving and lucrative market.
Applications will only be considered if you have the relevant Recruitment Agency /Recruitment Consultancy experience and your skill set match those required and stipulated within the advert text. PB Select Ltd is an employment agency practicing within the Recruitment to Recruitment marketplace. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, no matter what their age, race, gender or lifestyle and those who have the right to live and work in the UK and have a good command of the English language. If, after submitting your CV, you have not heard from us within 3 days then unfortunately we are unable to consider you for this position, however, we may contact you in the future regarding other appropriate positions we have.