Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner for Retail & Consumer Sectors
Established in 1994, we are a specialist retail, consumer, and digital recruitment consultancy with a global reach. Our expertise lies in connecting leading brands with top-tier talent across Retail, FMCG, Hospitality, Tech, and Digital sectors. With offices in London and Dubai, we leverage a proprietary database of over 800,000 professionals and advanced CRM technology to deliver strategic recruitment solutions. Our team of experienced consultants, many with over five years in the industry, provides tailored services including Executive Search, Interim Recruitment, and Market Research.We pride ourselves on a 90% repeat business rate, reflecting our commitment to understanding client needs and fostering long-term relationships. Our employee-owned structure ensures a focus on service excellence and long-term value creation. By combining industry-specific knowledge with innovative talent acquisition strategies, we help clients gain a competitive edge in a dynamic market. Our client testimonials from global brands like Tesco and Selfridges underscore our reputation for delivering high-calibre candidates efficiently.
Services
Executive Search
Permanent Recruitment
Interim and Contract Roles
Market Research
Candidate Assessment
Advertising Solutions
Outplacement Services
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in retail and consumer sector recruitment
- Our database contains 800,000+ industry professionals
- 90% of our business comes from repeat clients
- International presence with offices in London and Dubai
- Consultants have minimum 5 years' recruitment expertise
What people say
Right people first time
Exceeded expectations
Excellent relationship building
Thorough approach
High calibre candidates
Services
Executive Search
We specialise in identifying senior and executive-level talent for critical leadership positions. Our proactive approach combines global reach with sector-specific expertise to secure candidates who align with organisational culture and strategic goals. With a 90% success rate in fulfilling complex roles, we provide tailored solutions for board-level and director appointments.
Permanent Recruitment
Our permanent recruitment service matches organisations with long-term talent across Retail, FMCG, and Hospitality sectors. Utilising a proprietary database of 800,000+ professionals, we deliver candidates with proven track records. The process includes rigorous vetting and cultural alignment assessments to ensure lasting placements that drive business growth.
Interim and Contract Roles
We provide flexible resourcing solutions for short-term project needs and business-critical gaps. Our interim specialists quickly deploy experienced professionals for roles ranging from operational support to strategic leadership. This service maintains business continuity while offering clients the flexibility to adapt to changing market demands without long-term commitments.
Market Research
Our market research service delivers actionable intelligence on talent trends and sector developments. Through continuous analysis of Retail, FMCG, and Hospitality markets, we provide clients with competitive intelligence on candidate availability, salary benchmarks, and emerging industry challenges to inform strategic hiring decisions.
Candidate Assessment
We offer comprehensive assessment tools to evaluate candidate suitability beyond traditional interviews. Our services include psychometric testing, assessment centre design, and competency-based evaluations. These methods provide objective insights into candidates' capabilities, cultural fit, and potential for long-term success within client organisations.
Questions
What sectors does Quest specialise in?
We focus on Retail, FMCG, Hospitality, Tech & Digital sectors with deep industry expertise and extensive networks.
How does Quest source candidates?
We utilise a proprietary database of 800,000+ professionals, advanced CRM technology, and global industry connections to identify top talent.
Do you operate internationally?
Yes, we have offices in London and Dubai and regularly manage global assignments across multiple continents.
What makes Quest different from other agencies?
Our 30-year track record, 90% repeat business rate, and consultants with minimum 5 years' sector experience deliver superior results.
Can you help with urgent recruitment needs?
Yes, our retained search service prioritises time-critical roles with dedicated resources to meet urgent hiring requirements.
Reviews (4)
Palak Baxi
May 04, 2020
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Quest does a very good job in connecting job seekers to relevant vacancies and has a very professional team who go out of the way to help clients and candidates. I highly recommend Quest who are a very dependable company, to clients who are looking for staff, and to candidates who are looking for jobs.
Saed Shaka
Apr 01, 2020
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Seamless process with a very professional staff, was a great experience working with them. Top knowledge of client & recruit compatability.
Tousha Nimo
Mar 13, 2020
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Experienced Human Resources professional with a demonstrated history of working in the human resources industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Operations Management, Communication, Job Evaluation, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Performance Management and HR Policies.
Firdaus Khan
Dec 13, 2019
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Working at Quest is great! The work environment is quite positive and the managers are understanding. Overall a good experience!
