Lime Talent

Position: Marketing Manager – Ready-to-Drink (RTD) 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract Location: London | Hybrid 3 days in office Package: Circa £60,000 We’re working with a fast-scaling consumer business in the health & wellness space, looking for someone to lead their Ready-to-Drink (RTD) category. This brand is a major strategic focus for the business, and they’re looking for a Marketing Manager who can take full ownership of building and delivering the GTM plan. If you’re excited by pace, creativity and the chance to shape a brand’s presence in a new category, this is a brilliant opportunity. Please apply through the following link: https://lnkd.in/dDMdCCSv

Position: Grocery Controller Package: £90,000-£100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Greater London – Hybrid We’re partnered with a leading global consumer goods business to find a commercially driven Grocery Controller to lead a team and drive growth for one of the Top UK Grocery Retailers. This is a high-profile role with full ownership of a circa £100m + P&L, responsibility for developing Joint Business Plans, and leading a multi-functional team. You’ll be shaping strategy across grocery and e-commerce, delivering sustainable growth in both established and emerging categories. Please apply through the following link: https://lnkd.in/dg29ikTG

Inspired by The Grocer's latest insights, we are curious: which 2025 food & drink trend do you think will shape 2026 the most?

Position: Operations Consultant – Manufacturing Excellence Package: Base Salary range - $100,000 - $112,000 + Strong Bonus + Benefits package Office Location: Boston Travel: Consultants travel domestically every week from Monday-Thursday, please note this is a requirement of this role Career Development: Fantastic career development opportunities, this client has a culture fostered around people development About the Role We are seeking an ambitious and hands-on Operations Consultant to join a growing Boutique consulting firm specializing in operational performance improvement. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and delivering measurable impact in complex manufacturing and industrial environments. As a Consultant, you will work closely with clients across a range of industries - including FMCG, Industrials & Life Sciences to identify inefficiencies, implement solutions, and drive sustainable performance improvements. This is a dynamic, client-facing role that blends strategic thinking with on-the-ground execution. Please apply through the following link: https://lnkd.in/dQ_jUwGQ

Position: Grocery Controller Package: £90,000-£100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Greater London – Hybrid We’re partnered with a leading global consumer goods business to find a commercially driven Grocery Controller to lead a team and drive growth for one of the Top UK Grocery Retailers. This is a high-profile role with full ownership of a circa £100m + P&L, responsibility for developing Joint Business Plans, and leading a multi-functional team. You’ll be shaping strategy across grocery and e-commerce, delivering sustainable growth in both established and emerging categories. Please apply through the following link: https://lnkd.in/dg29ikTG

Purpose vs Pay: The New Reality of FMCG Talent Attraction Not long ago, the salary gap between SME and blue-chip FMCG businesses in commercial roles wasn’t particularly significant. In previous years, a London-based challenger brand could still compete with larger brands, attracting great talent based on mission, agility, and ownership. 📈 But this year, we’ve seen a clear shift. Some blue-chip salaries are now noticeably outstretching SME budgets. When you account for benefits, the gap has widened. In some instances to £15-20K+ for mid-level roles, and it’s changing candidate behaviour. ⚠️ The result? Fewer people are willing to leave blue-chip organisations for SMEs, unless it makes financial sense. Historically, candidates would accept a lower package if they believed in the mission of a challenger brand or valued the broader responsibility on offer. But with the rising cost of living, mortgage / rent pressures, and financial security concerns, that appetite has noticeably reduced. Passion still matters, but it now has to compete MUCH harder with pay and stability. 📉 This has shrunk the talent pool available to SMEs, especially at NAM and SNAM level, and has intensified the war for commercial talent. If you’ve found it has taken longer than usual to hire exceptional commercial candidates this year, this shift in salary dynamics is a key reason why. What’s driving this change? 🔹 Blue chips paying a premium to secure proven commercial talent 🔹 Greater investor pressure to deliver results, pushing salaries up 🔹 Financial pressures reducing candidates’ willingness to take mission-led discounts But SMEs still have powerful cards to play. How SMEs Can Still Win Great Talent: ✨ Offer impact and ownership - Influence strategy, not just execute it 🚀 Accelerated development - Faster promotions and broader remits than in large matrix organisations 🌱 Culture, agility, and flexibility - Authentic wellbeing, hybrid working, entrepreneurial spirit 💬 Purpose and mission - Still a major draw, but needs to be clearly communicated and truly embedded 💡 The reality is simple: Salary opens the door but purpose, ownership, culture, and growth can close the deal. To discuss your hiring needs, please call us on 0207 042 3800.

Position: Head of RGM Location: Greater London Package: £90,000 - £120,000 + Benefits Lime Talent is excited to be partnering with a leading consumer goods business to hire a Head of RGM. This is a senior leadership role with full commercial ownership for a significant portfolio, combining category strategy, revenue growth management, and team leadership to deliver sustainable growth. Please apply through the following link: https://lnkd.in/dAsEYvyp

Based on recent insight from The Grocer on the role supermarkets play in the green movement. As eco-friendly formats, sourcing, and packaging become non-negotiable, the big question is:

Position: Product Development Manager - Homewares Location: London Hybrid We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Product Development Manager to lead the creation and delivery of innovative homeware ranges across key UK retail channels. This role will drive new category development and ensure products remain at the forefront of market trends, delivering both creative and commercial excellence. Please apply through this link: https://lnkd.in/dgP7_QQE

Position: Product Development Manager - Homewares Location: London Hybrid We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Product Development Manager to lead the creation and delivery of innovative homeware ranges across key UK retail channels. This role will drive new category development and ensure products remain at the forefront of market trends, delivering both creative and commercial excellence. Please apply through the following link: https://lnkd.in/dVKpFnN5