Consumer
Our Consumer Practice covers the key sectors of consumer goods, retail and leisure sectors. Our track record spans working with a broad range of organisations, ranging from start-ups to FTSE 100 companies.
Our practice has a particular focus on the following areas:
- Retail – Fashion and luxury goods, department stores and speciality retailers.
- Consumer Goods – FMCG, food & beverage, personal care and consumer durables.
- Hospitality and Leisure, Travel – Restaurants, hotel & pubs, sports, health clubs, on-line gaming, travel companies and tour operators.
- Marketing Services – Advertising agencies, PR consultancies and marketing communications.
- Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
Recent Assignment Highlights
Finance Director – UK high street retailer
HR Director – on-line gaming company
International Sales Director – global FMCG company
Marketing Director – high profile sports team
Chief Operating Officer – leading market research organisation
Case Study
A VC backed retailer approached us with a requirement for a Finance Director who had previously worked in a private equity retail environment. A combined search and web advertised selection methodology was utilised. Our research team identified 40 target companies of the correct turnover size and the web advertisement attracted a significant number of high quality responses. A short list of 6 candidates was presented to our client, three of which went to third interview stage and the process resulted in a successful hire.
Testimonials
“Sarah is extremely customer-focused and professional when dealing with an assignment and she provides insightful and honest assessments of potential candidates. She is very efficient and provides timely and effective communications. I have also found her approach in providing opportunistic candidates for review an added bonus of the relationship.”
Robert Bowtell, Group CFO Kantar Group
“I was very impressed with the process that Michael Page put in place to identify and place me within the Alinghi America´s Cup Team. From the first phone call from a researcher all the way through to the final interview, I was kept fully informed and up to date on the process. Feedback was fast and it was reassuring to have one senior point of contact.
Once I had been offered the job it was very useful to have someone to talk to at Michael Page regarding contractual issues and negotiations on the terms and conditions of employment.
In my case this was particularly important as it concerned some delicate politics with my old employer and the complexities of accepting a job in another country. In summary, the end to end experience was efficient, professional and friendly!”Alistair Watkins, Marketing and Sponsorship Director, Alinghi America´s Cup Team
“I personally found the service was very slick and professional, expert in what you do. Advertisements were developed and promptly placed, leading to a high calibre of short-listed candidates ready for interview. With this there was great attention to detail in matching client requirements to candidate expertise, making the choice much easier than anticipated.”
Peter Bilotta, COO IGA Worldwide
“We were very pleased with the level of service that you gave us and we appreciated in particular the speed and pro-activity with which you brought candidates to our attention, the clarity and frequency of your communication and your general level of professionalism.”
Steve Bailey, CFO Thistle Hotels
