Case Study...

Advising a Scottish headquartered wholesale business to embrace technological advancements and maintain its position as a market leader

CLIENT

INDUSTRY

FMCG

TURNOVER

£200m

OUR ROLE

J.W. Filshill required an Executive Search Firm to partner with to establish their data function enabling them to improve data collection, validity and analysis and understand areas for commercial advantage

Context

J.W. Filshill is going through a period of growth, supported by their £5 million investment in new premises which will help the organisation reach its goal to hit £350 million turnover by February 2031. With their extensive client base and diverse product range, there was a vast amount of data being collected by J.W Filshill, which was being underutilised. The team at J.W. Filshill recognised that utilising this data would enable the business to maximise sales opportunities, improve margins for retailers, identify underperforming products and optimise the logistics of their operations.

Our Impact

Livingston James’ end-to-end solution enabled J.W. Filshill to appoint a highly skilled and professional Data Manager with prior experience working in logistics, supply chain and food sectors in a talent short market.

Hires

  • Supported the appointment of a Data Manager for J.W. Filshill
  • This critical role allowed the business to establish its data function

Talent Mapping

  • Access to Key Market Information
  • Preparation for the future through market mapping and access talent pools including passive candidates
  • Increased brand awareness

Candidate Experience

  • Enriched Brand through market positioning
  • Excellent candidate engagement from the moment of initial approach

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The Data Manager role was a key position for us to fill given its importance to delivering our strategic objectives over the coming years. Given the rapid development of this field, and the high demand for these relevant skills, it was important that we worked with a recruitment partner who understood our requirements and the requirements of suitable candidates – Livingstone James delivered just that leading an efficient and successful process.

Keith Geddes, Chief Operating and Financial Officer

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To find out more about this case study and our impact, please contact the following consultants.

Rachel Sim

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Mark Lewis, Managing Director of Rutherford Cross and Board Director of Livingston James Group

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