5 Reasons to Work With a Food Industry Executive Recruiter

Laurie Hyllberg

Laurie champions Kinsa Group’s position as the top food and beverage recruiting firm in the nation and its presence in the global FMCG marketplace. To her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Business Management, and Marketing she adds over 20 years of executive search experience in the food and beverage industry at Kinsa. Building a network of executives and professionals through membership in the Women’s Foodservice Forum, Institute of Food Technologists, FaB Wisconsin, Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network, and maintaining professional expertise in recruiting as an Executive Board Member for the Recruiters Of Wisconsin association, Laurie is able to connect top talent in the food industry with food and beverage processors and foodservice providers growing their teams at the C-Suite, VP, Director, and Management level. Connect with Laurie today!

If you are a food and beverage professional looking for your next career move, you might be wondering how to find the best opportunities in the industry. You may have tried searching online, networking with your peers, or applying to job boards, but these methods can be time-consuming, frustrating, and ineffective. That’s why you should consider working with a food industry executive recruiter who can help you land your dream job in the food and beverage sector. Here are five reasons why a food industry executive recruiter can be your best ally in your job search:

1. Access to hidden job opportunities.

A food industry recruiter has established relationships with many food and beverage companies, and they know about the openings that are not advertised to the public. They can match you with the right positions based on your skills, experience, and preferences, and they can also help you with your negotiations for the appropriate compensation package. Download Kinsa Group’s Free 2023 Salary Guide for up-to-date food and beverage salary data.

2. Save you time and energy.

Recruiters streamline your job search process by doing much of the legwork for you. They research and provide information about hiring companies, proofread your resume, coach you for interviews, and follow up with the hiring managers. Plus, a recruiter can handle a lot of the logistics of the hiring process, so you can focus on your current job and personal life.

3. Provide expert guidance and feedback.

An executive recruiter knows what employers are looking for in the food and beverage industry, and they can help you showcase your strengths and address your weaknesses. They can give you honest and constructive feedback on your resume, interview skills, and career goals, and they can also offer advice on how to improve your personal brand and online presence.

4. Advocate for you and support you.

They are not just a middleman between you and the employer, but a partner in your career journey, who can understand your goals, skills, and aspirations. They can help you identify the best opportunities in the market, prepare you for interviews, negotiate salary and benefits on your behalf, and provide you with constructive feedback and guidance along the way.

5. Help you grow your network and career.

Lastly, they can be a valuable resource for your long-term career development by helping you identify your career path, discuss your strengths, and areas of improvement, and set realistic and achievable goals for your future. Kinsa’s Food industry recruiters have extensive knowledge of the industry, its trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Kinsa Group’s food industry executive recruiters and our broad network of food industry executives are always looking for top talent and we’d like to help you find the best opportunity to match your skills. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, contact us today, and let us help you find your ideal food and beverage job.