Lime Talent

About the Company

Lime Talent is an international search firm focused on the recruitment of roles within the consumer goods industry. If your company operates in consumer goods, we can help you find the very best people in the market for your role. Based in Wimbledon, London, we find high quality candidates for roles across the UK and internationally. Focused purely on the consumer goods market, our proven process of delivery means we can cut through faster than traditional search firms whilst being just as thorough.

Established in 2013 we are a team of highly experienced search consultants. Each Consultant is a specialist in their field which ensures you will be working with someone who will really understand what it is you are looking for. We recruit within FMCG and consumer products for a number of blue-chip businesses, as well as working with a broad range of fast-growing challenger brands.

If you would like to learn more about what we do or would like to begin working with us on a recruitment project, please contact us today.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Lime Talent

Job Title

Senior Brand Manager

Job Description

Job title: Senior Brand Manager Role Summary: Own and drive a FMCG food brand through growth stages, integrating digital innovation, retail scalability, and stakeholder collaboration. Expactations: Deliver measurable brand and commercial impact, manage the brand lifecycle, and lead a small team while stewarding budget and creative partners. Key Responsibilities: - Own brand strategy and roll‑out plans aligned with business goals. - Refine positioning, tone of voice, and messaging for core consumers. - Lead innovation pipeline and launch emerging brands. - Execute digital‑first growth across social, content, influencer, paid media, CRM, and e‑commerce. - Use consumer insights and performance data to optimize campaigns and ROI. - Prepare the brand for retail expansion, ensuring packaging, pricing, and promotions suit retailer and shopper needs. - Support launches into new channels (grocery, convenience, DTC). - Manage external agencies for on‑brand creative and campaigns. - Own budget tracking and KPI reporting. - Line‑manage and develop one direct report. Required Skills: - 3+ years brand management, preferably FMCG or startup/SME. - Proven track record of digital brand scaling and measurable growth. - Retail and e‑commerce launch experience. - Strong consumer insight, digital marketing, and retail dynamics knowledge. - Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution focus. - Data‑driven analytical and commercial acumen. - Creative, entrepreneurial, comfortable with ambiguity. - Confident communicator and stakeholder manager. - People‑management competence. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. - Relevant certifications (e.g., Digital Marketing, Brand Management) are an advantage.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

04-02-2026

Company Name

Lime Talent

Job Title

Head of Sales

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Sales Role Summary: Senior sales leader responsible for defining and executing the UK sales strategy for a fast‑growing FMCG challenger brand, driving profitable growth across grocery, convenience, and foodservice channels, while shaping international expansion plans. Expectations: Deliver market share and revenue targets, build and mentor a high‑performing sales team, maintain strategic buyer relationships, manage forecasts and budgets, operate autonomously with a high degree of accountability, and contribute to long‑term global growth strategy. Key Responsibilities: - Own and implement the UK sales strategy across all key retail segments. - Lead, coach, and develop a small, high‑performing sales team. - Manage senior relationships with buyers, wholesalers, and key partners. - Drive product range expansion, distribution gains, and profitable growth. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to leverage scale and insights. - Contribute to international market planning and early‑stage expansion initiatives. Required Skills: - Proven leadership experience in sales for an SME or challenger FMCG brand. - Strong network within UK grocery and convenience retail sectors. - Commercial acumen with experience owning forecasts and budgets. - Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. - Strategic thinking and operational execution across domestic and international markets. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred). - Relevant sales or leadership certifications (e.g., Certified Sales Leader, MBA) are an advantage.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

06-02-2026

Company Name

Lime Talent

Job Title

Strategy Consultant - Consumer

Job Description

Job Title: Strategy Consultant – Consumer Role Summary: Provide high‑impact strategic analysis to consumer‑sector clients, driving investment decisions and growth strategies through commercial due diligence (CDD) and market research. Expectations: Deliver actionable insights within tight deadlines, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and contribute to the firm’s strategic expansion while maintaining a strong commercial mindset. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and contribute to CDD projects for major M&A transactions - Conduct in‑depth market research and financial analysis to evaluate targets and industry trends - Advise senior stakeholders on strategic opportunities, investment risks, and commercial viability - Produce data‑driven insights that inform client decision‑making - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality deliverables on schedule Required Skills: - 3+ years in strategy consulting or M&A advisory, with emphasis on consumer, FMCG, or retail sectors - Proven commercial due diligence experience - Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret complex data and market dynamics - Commercial mindset with robust problem‑solving capabilities - Excellent communication and stakeholder management - Multilingual proficiency is a plus (French, German, Spanish) Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred) - Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, MBA, or relevant consulting credentials) welcomed, but not mandatory for eligible candidates.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

09-02-2026

Company Name

Lime Talent

Job Title

Marketing Executive

Job Description

Job Title: Marketing Executive Role Summary: Support the execution of brand strategy and campaign delivery across digital, retail, and commercial channels for a fast‑growing FMCG portfolio. Manage day‑to‑day marketing activities, track performance metrics, and provide actionable insights to drive brand growth. Expectations: - 1–3 years’ experience in marketing, brand, or commercial roles. - Commercial mindset with confidence handling numbers and campaign performance data. - Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. - Clear communication and the ability to translate insights into action. - Curiosity about consumer behavior, market trends, and retail dynamics. - Ambition to evolve into broader brand ownership over time. Key Responsibilities: - Execute brand plans across digital, retail, and commercial channels. - Track and report on brand KPIs, sales performance, campaign results, and promotional activities. - Assist with in‑store activations, promotional rollouts, and campaign launches. - Support new product launches, artwork development, and packaging updates. - Analyse consumer behaviour, sales data, and campaign outcomes to generate actionable insights. - Monitor competitor activity, category trends, pricing, and retailer dynamics. - Collaborate with sales, supply chain, agencies, and external partners to ensure seamless delivery. - Support innovation and renovation projects across the brand portfolio. Required Skills: - Digital and retail marketing experience. - Data analysis and performance tracking. - Project management and organisational capability. - Strong written and verbal communication. - Commercial acumen; comfortable interpreting sales and marketing data. - Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field. - Relevant certifications in digital marketing, analytics, or brand management are advantageous.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Fresher

18-02-2026