Overview

• Founded in 1999 and headquartered at 445 W Alder St, Missoula, Montana, The Grady Group has made over 500 successful CPG placements since inception
• Maintains an exclusive passive talent database of 25,000+ candidates not found on public job boards, specifically curated for CPG roles
• Specializes in transitioning classically trained CPG professionals to smaller challenger brands, with only 10-15% of candidates successfully making this shift
• Operates with a 6-person team generating $403,000 annual revenue through boutique-style recruitment services
• Focuses exclusively on CPG sectors across 18+ product categories including gaming, private label, nutraceuticals, and natural/organic BFY products

Specializations

• Expertise in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) recruitment for small-mid size companies
• Deep focus on Natural/Organic Consumer Products sector including BFY (Better-for-You) categories
• Specialized placements in Health, Beauty, and Cosmetics (HBC) industries
• Niche recruitment for food & beverage sectors spanning snacking, vitamins, and nutraceuticals

Services & Approach

• Boutique-style executive search using proprietary 25,000+ candidate database for CPG roles
• Tailored recruitment strategies addressing specific client culture, goals, and transition challenges
• Contingency and retained search services focused on placing talent from large CPG firms to disruptive brands
• Confidential executive placement with expertise in 18+ CPG categories including housewares, pet products, and consumer electronics