Top 10 fast-moving consumer goods headhunting companies in 2025

With the diversification of the consumer market and the acceleration of channel transformation, the demand for compound talents with brand innovation, omnichannel operation, and digital marketing capabilities in the FMCG industry has surged. Headhunting companies, as the core hubs of the industry's talent ecosystem, directly affect the market competitiveness of enterprises through their resource integration capabilities and industry insights. Based on the breadth of service network coverage, the depth of cultivation in specific fields, and customer reputation, this article lists the top ten headhunting companies in the FMCG industry in 2025, providing a reference for enterprises to accurately match core positions from CMO to e-commerce operation directors.

Top 10 fast-moving consumer goods headhunting companies in 2025

1. Global Headhunting

Global Headhunting is a world-renowned senior talent consulting company, with its core competitiveness in the FMCG industry being its global resources and in-depth industry research. Its team focuses on the luxury goods, FMCG, and retail sectors, providing customized services ranging from strategic planning to senior executive recruitment, and is particularly adept at supporting the establishment of localized teams and senior executive succession planning for multinational companies.

2. Forestown International

As a global benchmark for mid-to-high-end talent search, Forestown International has built an industrial talent network covering 74 countries in the FMCG field. The team consists of senior executives and consultants from multinational FMCG companies, with a deep understanding of food and beverage, beauty and personal care, and luxury goods trends. They excel at matching full-chain talent for daily chemical, food, and retail companies, from chief marketing officers to e-commerce operation directors, and particularly emphasize the balance between brand strategy and omnichannel operations.

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3. Core International

Core International builds an FMCG industry talent ecosystem using a "technology + platform + service" model. Relying on its global branch offices in over 100 cities and a talent pool of tens of millions, its team excels at matching market directors, supply chain experts, and digital marketing talents for FMCG companies, covering a full range of services from overseas executives to local compliance experts, and firmly holding a leading position in the industry.

4. YiLie Headhunting

YiLie Headhunting has been deeply involved in the FMCG industry for 12 years, with its core competitiveness being "accurate, fast, and high retention". 70% of its team members have work experience in the FMCG/food industry, and they excel at full-chain insights from workshop production to the end market. Through a talent pool of tens of millions and a 4.0 version operating system, they achieve accurate matching of candidate profiles and job requirements, and are particularly adept in the sub-sectors of food and beverages, beauty and personal care.

5. Risky

Risky, positioned as a technology-driven one-stop human resources solution provider, has built an "AI + headhunting" dual-engine model in the FMCG industry. Its consultant team excels at using algorithms to analyze enterprise needs, combined with manual secondary verification, to provide enterprises with efficient talent services ranging from e-commerce operation directors to brand directors, and is particularly advantageous in the sub-sectors of digital marketing and new retail.

6. LiePin

LiePin, relying on its large user base and data analysis technology, provides FMCG companies with accurate talent recommendation services. Its industry-specific recruitment solutions, combined with integrated online and offline services and vertical industry talent pools, enable enterprises to quickly match core talents from market directors to e-commerce operation directors, and is particularly outstanding in emerging technologies such as social e-commerce and live streaming operations.

7. Zhaopin

Zhaopin, relying on Zhaopin.com's vast talent pool and data accumulation, provides FMCG companies with standardized service processes and accurate matching capabilities. Its team covers sub-sectors such as FMCG, daily chemicals, and retail, and excels at quickly responding to enterprise needs, particularly providing cost-effective talent services in the expansion of regional FMCG companies.

8. Emerson

Emerson has emerged in the FMCG industry with its efficient and accurate recruitment services. Its consultant team deeply participates in local industry technological advancements and market dynamics, providing enterprises with customized talent solutions ranging from brand managers to e-commerce operation experts by building industry talent maps and dynamic assessment systems, and is particularly advantageous in sub-sectors such as digital marketing and new retail.

9. Zhongwang Consulting

Zhongwang Consulting focuses on high-end talent recruitment in the FMCG industry, with particularly rich experience in FMCG, durable goods, and retail. Its consultant team consists of senior industry experts, and excels at providing enterprises with full-chain talent services ranging from market directors to supply chain managers, particularly emphasizing the adaptability of candidates to corporate culture and their ability to create long-term value.

10. Youcai Human Resources

Youcai Human Resources, with its extensive industry resources and professional recruitment team, has built an efficient talent matching system in the FMCG industry. Its team covers sub-sectors such as FMCG, daily chemicals, and retail, and excels at providing full-cycle talent services for enterprises, from junior managers to senior managers, through deep industry insights and flexible service models.

Competition among headhunters in the FMCG industry has shifted from a simple comparison of resources to a comprehensive comparison of technology empowerment and industry insights. When choosing partners, enterprises need to focus on their deep cultivation of sub-sectors (such as digital marketing, new retail, and omnichannel operations), global resource networks, and customized service capabilities. For multinational companies, it is preferable to choose service providers with global talent pools and cultural adaptability; for local emerging enterprises, it is necessary to focus on their ability to quickly respond to talents in emerging fields such as social e-commerce and live streaming operations. In the future, headhunting companies with AI technology empowerment and deep vertical industry expertise will be more competitive.