Marketing:
CMO / VP / Director
Brand & Product Marketing Manager
Research / Insights Manager
Digital Marketing:
Vice President, Acquisition
OMNI Channel Marketing Manager
eCommerce Manager / Director
Digital Marketing Manager
SEO Analyst / Manager
UX/UI Designer
Email / CRM Marketing Manager
Sales:
VP / Director / Manager
National & Key Account Manager
Strategy / Lead Generation / Acquisition
Trade Marketing & Consumer Insights
Operations:
VP / Supply Chain / Operations
Retail Operations
R&D / Product Innovation & Quality
Finance:
VP / Director / Controller / Manager
Senior Financial & Customer Analyst
6 Reasons to Hire IQ PARTNERS
Half of our partners come from consumer goods & retail backgrounds and, over the last decade, we’ve filled over 350 openings in the CPG and Retail space.
We’ve placed more eCommerce professionals than any other recruiter.
Candidates trust us (97.1% of candidates rate our professionalism and industry knowledge as ‘Above Average’ or ‘Outstanding’.) That means the top performers take our calls and we can attract the people other firms can’t find; even those who aren’t on LinkedIn.
81% of our clients are repeat customers.
We’re not just selling you a database. We use smartFACTOR™ - a unique candidate assessment process that helps us respond quickly with better qualified candidates.
We’ve recruited for every role from Presidents to Marketing Managers. For three major Canadian retailers, we’ve even built entire sales & marketing teams from the ground up.
We deliver not just the best people on the market but the best people in the market.
Consolidation and the high demand for eCommerce and omnichannel know-how, has created a war for the top talent in CPG & Retail. Everyone wants the best national account or brand managers but there are only so many of them. So, unlike other recruiters who simply do electronic searches for candidates, at IQ PARTNERS we use a deep knowledge of the sector, a vast network of passive candidates and relationships that go back decades to locate that top person for you. By talking to the people in the market every day and keeping our finger on the pulse of a rapidly changing landscape, IQ PARTNERS brings you the people who didn’t even know they were looking, not just the best unemployed person on the market.
Our senior recruiters have watched the evolution of the retail trade from category management to omnichannel and eCommerce and bring that experience to every search. They understand key concepts such as product ideation, development, life cycle and eCommerce optimization. From managing brands on a global scale to understanding SEO and conversion, we know the skillsets and personality types that drive success today.
We bring years of experience and a disciplined approach to our process. Our clients will vouch for its success.
We complete formal briefing documents to deliver a professional presentation of your company and the opportunity to prospective candidates.
We conduct market research to source premier talent in the industry.
We interview and qualify candidates using a Topgrading interview style and present detailed candidate assessments for each shortlisted candidate.
We complete and present formal references on selected candidates.
We debrief all non-selected candidates.
We follow up on all placements at 30, 60 and 90 days to ensure a smooth and successful transition for both the client and the candidate.
CPG recruiters help employers find candidates who understand how consumers shop across retail, eCommerce, marketplace, DTC, grocery, mass, and specialty channels. IQ PARTNERS supports hiring for sales, brand, category management, consumer insights, digital marketing, eCommerce, retail media, operations, and leadership roles.
Employers should look for candidates with experience in digital shelf performance, online merchandising, marketplace strategy, CRM, paid media, SEO, conversion optimization, inventory coordination, and customer experience. The strongest candidates can connect digital execution with revenue growth, retail relationships, and operational performance.
Yes. As retail media and eCommerce continue to grow, employers increasingly need candidates who understand paid retail platforms, customer acquisition, digital analytics, omnichannel campaigns, and online product visibility. IQ PARTNERS helps employers recruit digital and commercial talent who can support these evolving priorities.
CPG and retail hiring is becoming more specialized because employers need candidates who can manage changing consumer behaviour, margin pressure, supply chain complexity, digital commerce, and retail partner expectations. Generic recruitment may miss candidates with the right blend of commercial, analytical, and operational experience.
Specialized retail recruiters in Toronto help employers find candidates who understand store operations, omnichannel retail, customer experience, merchandising, eCommerce, retail media, and the changing expectations of modern consumers.
Why are some companies easier to recruit from than others? IQ PARTNERS recruiters have headhunted over 100,000 people. We know which companies are easy to recruit from and which companies are not… and we’re sharing what we’ve learned!