Who we are...
ForceBrands is the premier strategic talent partner for high-growth consumer brands across food, beverage (alc and non-alc), beauty, wellness, pet, and cannabis.
With nearly 20 years of category expertise and a people-first, insight-driven approach, we deliver executive search, direct hire, board placement, and HR advisory services that align culture and capability at every stage of growth. From early hires in founder-led startups to CEO transitions in PE-backed companies—and through landmark acquisitions by global corporations—we help brands scale with confidence by placing the right people in the right roles, at exactly the right time.
Who you are...
You're a resourceful, high-energy sales professional who thrives on uncovering client pain points and crafting the right solution. You've sold more than one type of service—staffing, search, consulting, or fractional—and love working in dynamic environments where no two clients are the same. You're curious, strategic, and comfortable operating in high-growth, founder-led businesses. You build trust with executives quickly, and you're excited by the challenge of earning long-term partnerships through service and insight.
What you'll do...
Client Growth & Solution Design
- Proactively identify and engage new clients in the CPG space (food, beverage, beauty, wellness, pet, cannabis, etc.)
- Lead discovery conversations with C-suite and senior HR leaders to understand their growth stage, talent gaps, and organizational priorities
- Pitch and co-design talent solutions—executive search, interim, fractional, or advisory—that align with the client's goals
- Serve as a strategic thought partner, not just a vendor—building trust and adding value beyond the transaction
Sales Execution & Collaboration
- Own the full top-of-funnel through close: outreach, qualification, solutioning, proposal, and deal closure
- Seamlessly partner with recruiting and delivery teams to hand off closed deals with context and alignment
- Collaborate with marketing to deliver customized outreach strategies and sales assets that drive engagement
- Maintain a clean pipeline and accurate forecasts using HubSpot or similar CRM
Market Intelligence & Impact
- Stay up to date on CPG hiring trends, talent challenges, and industry shifts
- Use your market perspective to refine our value proposition and deepen client conversations
- Actively contribute to building a jaw-dropping client experience (JDCE) and our firm's reputation as a go-to strategic partner
Qualifications
- 3–7+ years in a client-facing role in talent services (executive search, staffing, consulting, or outsourcing)
- Proven experience selling more than one type of solution (retained search + fractional + advisory, etc.)
- Strong consultative selling skills—you ask the right questions and design solutions, not just pitch
- Experience working with early- and mid-stage CPG companies (especially in high-growth, founder-led environments)
- Confidence presenting to and influencing C-level decision-makers
- Comfortable with ambiguity and change—you know how to find clarity, not wait for it
- Coachable, collaborative, highly organized, and internally motivated
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Work Ethic & Drive: You operate with urgency, own outcomes, and hold high personal standards
- Curiosity & Learning & Change Agility: You ask questions, seek insight, and adapt quickly
- Client-Centric & Consultative: You understand how to uncover needs, not just sell features
- Polished & Strategic: You can present confidently to founders, investors, and HR leaders
- Coachable & Collaborative: You are open to feedback, a strong internal communicator, and team-first
Even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications above, you should still apply! We want to hear from you.
Benefits & Perks
- Fully remote company, with monthly reimbursement for co-working space
- Generous benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401k, long term disability and life insurance
- 12-week fully paid family leave plan
- 14 paid company holidays plus a floating day and birthdays off
- Investment Portfolio options
- Professional development and growth opportunities, including a clearly defined internal career track and mentorship program
- Internal focus and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Wellness program including nutritionist and gym reimbursements
- Home office set up stipends and monthly reimbursement for phones and internet
- Employee-led giving program focused on DEI and charities within the CPG and Cannabis space