We Recruit Across All CPG, Retail and eCommerce Disciplines

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

Meet Our CPG, eCommerce and Retail Recruiters

The IQ PARTNERS Advantage

6 Reasons to Hire IQ PARTNERS

1
CPG and Retail Experience

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.

2
Canada’s Most Experienced eCommerce Recruiter

We’ve placed more eCommerce professionals than any other recruiter.

3
Trusted by Candidates

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.

4
Satisfied Clients

81% of our clients are repeat customers.

5
Proven Process

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.

6
Team Builders

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.

How We Help You Hire Better

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.

Testimonials
Read What Our Clients Are Saying

Having dealt with [consultant] of IQ Partners on a couple of placements already, I have the highest praise for his vetting skills and ability to find top talent for our organization. [Consultant] takes time to listen to our wants, redirect us to our actual needs, and present us with qualified personnel. I look forwarding to continuing to work with [consultant] on future placements.

Stephanie Gaspari, Unipac

Without question, this has been the best experience I've had with a recruiting firm!

, Director - Retail

I would recommend IQ PARTNERS above any agency that I have ever met.

, Director - Consumer Goods

Mark did an amazing job of taking the time to introduce me to IQ and how they are different than other headhunters… I appreciate the time that all the partners took to get to know me. I would recommend IQ above any agency that I have met.

, Director - Key Accounts, Consumer Goods

How We Do It

We bring years of experience and a disciplined approach to our process. Our clients will vouch for its success.

1

We complete formal briefing documents to deliver a professional presentation of your company and the opportunity to prospective candidates.

2

We conduct market research to source premier talent in the industry.

3

We interview and qualify candidates using a Topgrading interview style and present detailed candidate assessments for each shortlisted candidate.

4

We complete and present formal references on selected candidates.

5

We debrief all non-selected candidates.

6

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.

We work with clients worldwide
IQ PARTNERS works with clients across North America. And we’ve placed candidates as far away as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Oulu, Finland!
We’re also part of the Humanis Advisory Group of Companies. With 10 offices across the country and over 135 experienced recruiters, talent advisory professionals, leadership development coaches, and HR professionals, we offer the scale of a national firm without losing the intimacy of local connections.
Our Total Talent Solutions team can help you hire better, hire less, and retain more.
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