Founded in 1967, we are a boutique firm with over 55 years of executive search experience. The retained recruitment service Bristol offers includes sourcing, screening, submitting qualified candidates, scheduling interviews, and negotiating employment and compensation packages of selected finalists.
Bristol Associates’ Food and Beverage practice recruits within the Marketing segment of the industry. Our F&B recruiters place top candidates in a variety of key marketing functions. We specialize in senior, executive, and management positions.
Simply put, placing top executives is what we do, and we know what makes a great leader. Below are just some of the qualities and skill sets in this discipline that we look for:
- Outstanding communication and analytical skills
- Coordinates with creative staff to develop effective marketing material
- Collaborates with colleagues both inside and outside of the marketing department
- Manages marketing projects and works with creative teams, agency partners, and production companies
- Ability to think creatively and bring innovative solutions to marketing challenges
Are you looking to hire exceptional talent with the skills listed above? Submit an employer inquiry and one of our consultants will be in touch with you soon!
Do these qualities describe you? Submit your resume today to be considered for our current openings.
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Why Work with Bristol Associates?
Over 55 Years in Business
We have specialized in executive search since 1967, and are now in our 3rd generation of family ownership.
Specialized
We have unrivaled industry knowledge in the areas in which we focus.
Individualized Service
We provide consultative, individualized service to our client companies. We pride ourselves in conducting our processes confidentially when necessary.
Network of Candidates
With over 1M+ relevant candidates in our private database, and growing every day, we have a strong network of senior-level talent across the board.
Responsiveness
Our recruiters value a communicative relationship with our select client companies and candidates, providing updates throughout the search.
Experienced
Our exceptional lead recruiters each have at least 15 years’ of experience in executive search.
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Our Successful Food and Beverage Marketing Searches Keep Our Clients Coming Back
Vice President of Marketing
We completed the Vice President of Marketing search for a major Asian Foods processor. The position develops business by building marketing plans that drive sales, margins, and profit across the portfolio of products, and by directing and implementing effective promotional programs. They also identify and lead product improvement, innovation, line extension, and new product opportunities that leverage trends or internal capabilities. Our placed candidate also proactively works with business partners to identify, analyze, develop, and implement actionable solutions to improve business performance and brand-building.
Marketing and Public Relations Manager
We were selected by a Fortune 50 CPG Food company to complete their Marketing and Public Relations Manager search. The position manages strategic development, PR plans, and annual General Market marketing for one of the Company’s high-profile divisions. Our placed candidate is responsible for improving brand awareness and communication by interfacing closely with field sales organizations to discuss marketing opportunities and capitalize on grass-roots promotional efforts.
Brand Manager
Our client is a specialty food service distributor, and we placed their Brand Manager. Our successful candidate is responsible for the development and execution of the Company’s annual marketing plan, including marketing campaigns, multiple sales promotions, and events for the organization. They also develop and maintain vendor relationships.
We Can Fill Your Roles Across the Industry
- Brand Manager
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Director of Advertising
- Director of Communications
- Director of Consumer Engagement
- Director of Consumer Insights
- Director of E-Commerce
- Director of Innovation
- Director of Marketing
- Director of Sales and Marketing
- Marketing and Public Relations Manager
- Regional Marketing Director
- Sales and Marketing Manager
- Senior Brand Manager
- Senior Director of Marketing
- Vice President of Brand Strategy and Marketing
- Vice President of Marketing
- Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising