assorted drinks on white commercial refrigerator

Grocery

assorted drinks on white commercial refrigerator

Grocery

assorted drinks on white commercial refrigerator

Grocery

person standing between shelvings
person standing between shelvings
person standing between shelvings
labeled box lot
labeled box lot
labeled box lot
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants standing on shopping cart
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants standing on shopping cart
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants standing on shopping cart
assorted fruits on brown wooden shelf
assorted fruits on brown wooden shelf
assorted fruits on brown wooden shelf

Why should you work with us?

Why should you work with us?

Why should you work with us?

In the UK grocery sector, where speed, supplier relationships, and consumer trust are paramount, choosing the right recruitment partner is a decision that demands absolute confidence. We provide a distinct advantage by operating on three guiding principles:

Unrivalled Grocery Sector Focus We don't just recruit in the grocery sector; we are embedded in it. This singular focus gives us a deep understanding of the unique challenges you face, from complex category management and price inflation to own-label development. It provides us with an unrivalled network of accomplished commercial and operational leaders—with experience across major multiples, discounters, and suppliers—that generalist firms simply cannot access.

A True Partnership Model When you engage Williams Recruitment, you work directly with me. I provide a discreet, agile, and highly confidential service, treating every search with the strategic priority it deserves. You are not one of many clients; you are my dedicated partner in a critical search.

A Commitment to Excellence & Impact Our success is measured by the long-term impact your new hire has on your business. We are dedicated to securing leaders who not only possess the keen commercial acumen to manage multi-million-pound P&Ls, but who will strengthen your retailer relationships, drive category growth, and deliver the tangible results the grocery market demands.

Category Manager

Category Manager

The commercial leader responsible for the strategy, profitability, and sales performance of a specific product category like "Ready Meals" or "Bakery."

The commercial leader responsible for the strategy, profitability, and sales performance of a specific product category like "Ready Meals" or "Bakery."

Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

An expert negotiator who sources products, manages key supplier relationships, and secures the best cost and quality for their designated category.

An expert negotiator who sources products, manages key supplier relationships, and secures the best cost and quality for their designated category.

National Account Manager (NAM)

National Account Manager (NAM)

The crucial link between a food manufacturer and a major supermarket, responsible for managing the relationship and driving sales growth within that account.

The crucial link between a food manufacturer and a major supermarket, responsible for managing the relationship and driving sales growth within that account.

Head of Supply Chain

Head of Supply Chain

The strategic leader who oversees the entire logistics network, ensuring products move efficiently from suppliers to distribution centres and into stores.

The strategic leader who oversees the entire logistics network, ensuring products move efficiently from suppliers to distribution centres and into stores.

Own-Label Manager

Own-Label Manager

The specialist who drives the development and commercial success of a supermarket's own-brand products, from initial concept to the shelf.

The specialist who drives the development and commercial success of a supermarket's own-brand products, from initial concept to the shelf.

Head of Retail Operations

Head of Retail Operations

The senior manager responsible for the consistent performance, standards, and profitability of a group of supermarket stores.

The senior manager responsible for the consistent performance, standards, and profitability of a group of supermarket stores.

E-commerce Director

E-commerce Director

The digital expert who leads the strategy and operation of the online grocery platform, focusing on customer experience and fulfillment.

The digital expert who leads the strategy and operation of the online grocery platform, focusing on customer experience and fulfillment.

Head of Food Technology/QA

Head of Food Technology/QA

The guardian of the retailer's brand, ensuring all food products, especially own-label, are safe, legal, and meet high-quality standards.

The guardian of the retailer's brand, ensuring all food products, especially own-label, are safe, legal, and meet high-quality standards.

Marketing Director

Marketing Director

The creative and strategic head who develops and executes all marketing campaigns, promotions, and brand-building activities for the grocery chain.

The creative and strategic head who develops and executes all marketing campaigns, promotions, and brand-building activities for the grocery chain.

Merchandising Manager

Merchandising Manager

The professional who optimises store layouts and product placement to enhance the customer shopping experience and maximise sales.

The professional who optimises store layouts and product placement to enhance the customer shopping experience and maximise sales.

Ready to transform your business?

Middle & Senior recruitment for leading food manufacturers.

Ready to transform your business?

Middle & Senior recruitment for leading food manufacturers.

Ready to transform your business?

Middle & Senior recruitment for leading food manufacturers.