Beverage/Alcohol Recruiters | Beverage/Alcohol Executive Search

Your beverage and alcohol recruitment agency

Key market trends

The thirst for new beverages, and the worldwide success of Canadian beer, wine, and spirits, are key factors in the continuing demand within the Beverage sector for talent in research, development, branding, product launches, and operations.

Plant-based products, non-alcoholic beverages, hard seltzers, ready to drink (RTD) beverages, sustainable packaging, and innovative marketing are driving exponential growth in the sector, chiefly through “premiumization” and differentiation. Data science is rapidly becoming a major business tool in the decision-making and planning processes.

We have been recruiting for the Beverage/Alcohol industry since 1983, and have developed functional expertise in Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Customer Insights and Experience, and Financial Management.

Our CPG Consultants, without exception, have had years of leadership success ‘working in the field”. We know the key market trends, the competitive landscape, and the major players.

With in-depth recruiting knowledge and a 40-year history of networking among the top talent, we are the recruitment leader in the Beverage/Alcohol industry.

We fill a variety of beverage and alcohol roles

CPFR Analyst
CPFR Manager
Chief Commercial Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Consumer Insights Analyst

Consumer Insights Manager
Demand Planner
Director Category Management
Head of Customer insights
Regional Sales Manager

Senior Brand Manager
Senior Marketing Manager
Senior Sales Planning Manager
VP Marketing

What our clients say about our recruiters

The team was dedicated to finding the perfect candidate and understood our business needs to ensure the right fit. The continued support and communication from the team, even after the placement, was very much appreciated.

Julie Wigley

COO, Red Truck Beer & Mark James Management Ltd.

I consider the Lock team an extension of our internal talent teams… they know our culture inside and out, they know the market well and are great sounding boards as we think through approaches to resourcing. Mike and team are particularly agile and great at pivoting, calibrating as we go, and they always persevere to hunt down best possible candidate fit.

Heather Ray

Chief People & Talent Officer, Mark Anthony Group Ltd.

Lock offers a range of services to meet your business needs

Executive Search

Lock Search Group’s distinctive “contained” executive search model combines the thoroughness of traditional retained search with performance-based accountability to deliver exceptional C-suite and senior leadership talent. Our proven three-phase methodology, led by experienced Senior Consultants and backed by dedicated industry-specific recruitment teams, ensures comprehensive coverage of the executive talent market. We leverage our national network and extensive research capabilities to track industry movements, mergers, acquisitions, and leadership changes, providing clients with real-time market intelligence. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles ensures we source the absolute best available talent without bias, maintaining a fair and equitable search process. Our track record speaks for itself, with successful placements including Board Members, CEOs, CFOs, Presidents, and numerous Vice Presidents across multiple functions and industries.

Retained Search

Our Retained Search service establishes an exclusive partnership with organizations seeking to fill critical senior and mid-level positions through a comprehensive, priority-based approach. By dedicating our full resources and attention to your search, we conduct extensive market mapping and develop robust talent pipelines that ensure access to the highest caliber candidates. Our team provides regular progress updates and detailed market intelligence reports, keeping you informed throughout the entire search process. We manage everything from initial candidate assessment through final offer negotiation, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for both clients and candidates. This service includes post-placement integration support to ensure successful onboarding and long-term success of placed candidates.

Contingency Search

Our Contingency Search service offers a flexible, success-based recruiting solution designed to efficiently fill professional and technical positions with qualified talent. Organizations benefit from immediate access to our extensive candidate database and network, with payment required only upon successful placement. Our streamlined recruitment process focuses on quick response times and efficient candidate presentation, making it ideal for time-sensitive placements and organizations with variable hiring needs. We handle all aspects of the recruitment process, from initial screening through offer negotiation, while maintaining the flexibility to work alongside other agencies if desired. This results-driven approach ensures we remain highly motivated to identify and secure the right talent for your organization while minimizing your upfront investment.