Sports Nutrition Executive Sourcing & Recruitment

We deliver tailored recruitment solutions, securing top candidates to drive success in the sports nutrition industry.

Introduction

Fuelling Growth in Sports Nutrition Recruitment

The sports nutrition sector is booming, with the UK market alone valued at £1.1 billion and global growth accelerating. Navigating this competitive landscape requires the right talent, and that’s where we come in.

We find senior leaders for key roles, including sales, influencer marketing, and product development. Our international reach ensures you stay ahead of the curve, whether managing new regulations or expanding globally.

What We Offer:

  • Industry Expertise: 10+ years of successfully placing top executives in sports nutrition.
  • Global Reach: Access to top talent worldwide, giving your business the edge in a high-growth market.
  • Speed & Precision: We move quickly, delivering high-calibre candidates ready to make an impact.

Let’s work together to drive your business forward with the best talent.

The Future of Sports Nutrition

With the global sports nutrition market set to grow at an impressive 7.4% CAGR through 2030, demand for skilled professionals is soaring. To keep pace with this growth, you need the right talent in place.

Here’s how you’ll get that:

  • Thorough Screening: We handle full background checks and initial interviews, saving you time and effort.
  • Tailored Talent: Each candidate is carefully selected to fit the role and your company’s culture.
  • Global Reach: Whether local or international, we source talent to overcome shortages and maximise potential.
  • Salary Negotiations: Let us manage the negotiations, ensuring you secure top talent at the right price.

Stay ahead of the curve with a recruitment process built for long-term success.

Find the ideal candidate

A High-Growth Future for Sports Nutrition

With 41% of industry experts forecasting 6-10% growth by 2027—and some predicting up to 15%—the sports nutrition market is on the brink of rapid expansion. This kind of growth often leads to a shortage of skilled talent, particularly in the UK.

We leverage our international network to source top candidates, bridging local talent gaps. For companies experiencing fast growth, our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) service provides ongoing recruitment support, with clear milestones and performance reviews to ensure your needs are met consistently.

Stay ahead in this booming industry with a recruitment strategy tailored to grow alongside your business.

Specialist Roles

Specialist Roles in Demand

As sports nutrition continues to evolve, industry experts predict the biggest breakthroughs in the next 1-2 years will be in:

  • Cognition & Brain Health (58%)
  • Microbiome (52%)
  • Performance Energy (51%)
  • Immunity (45%)

Our executive search specialists will help you find the New Product Development (NPD) talent needed to keep your business on the cutting edge, ensuring you can innovate, scale, and take advantage of these opportunities.

Our Approach

We take the time to listen to you and understand your business, the key drivers behind the hire and the importance in relation to your objectives

We will devote time to understand your business goals and role requirements and then develop a search solution that meets your specific needs

We will demonstrate unwavering tenacity, speaking pro-actively and confidentially with every individual with the right experience, in order to be certain we have secured the best person open to your opportunity

Choose a service

Our Services

Choose and adapt one of our three package options.

Connect

Exclusively Tailored Talent Solutions for Lower Level, Non-Critical Roles
This package is designed for exclusive but non-critical hires. Offering access to a curated pool of exclusive talent connections in response to a range of roles from broad to specialist and niche. Features include personalised candidate sourcing, initial screening, and candidate introductions.

Ideal for companies seeking unique talent solutions without immediate urgency.

ASSURE

Retained Hiring Strategy for Urgent, High-Impact or Confidential Roles
This package is tailored for organisations requiring a dedicated and comprehensive approach to executive and critical hires. A retained search solution with a focus on quality, efficiency, and confidentiality. Includes in-depth candidate assessments and exclusive access to top-tier talent.

Ideal for companies seeking assurance in securing top talent for mission-critical roles.
PARTNER
Comprehensive Embedded Solution for Rapid Growth and Retention
This is a total talent partnership, an approach aimed at transforming your talent acquisition process. This comprehensive solution encompasses all aspects of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) to ensure an embedded solution with strategic results.

Ideal for organisations looking to outsource their entire recruitment function for scalability and efficiency.

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Further information on our recruiting process

How can I maximise my hiring budget in Sports Nutrition?

Hiring the right leader can be a game-changer for your business. We focus on finding candidates who bring the right skills and fit effortlessly into your company culture. High-calibre talent often comes with high expectations, and that’s why we take care of negotiating competitive compensation packages that work for both you and the candidate.

By pre-qualifying candidates, we simplify the hiring process, saving you time and money.

What is Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and how can it benefit my business?

RPO is a long-term hiring solution designed to meet your ongoing recruitment needs. Rather than starting from scratch for each role, we handle the search for multiple positions over time, helping you build the right team as your business grows.

We work as part of your team, aligning with your evolving needs. With clear performance goals and regular progress updates, you can trust that we deliver value and adapt to your business's requirements.

Still have questions?

Get in touch with us.

How we can help

Get Spencer Riley on Your Side

Our executive search specialists work with organisations operating in all areas of Sports Nutrition. We offer deep sector expertise and access to established talent networks.

Our dedicated team identifies top candidates who exceed your expectations and align with your company culture. We fill a range of senior roles, from NPD and sales to influencer marketing. Our tailored approach focuses on understanding your business to deliver high-impact hires that drive growth and profitability.

Contact Spencer Riley

To discuss your hiring needs in Sports Nutrition or other Life Sciences & Healthcare disciplines, contact Spencer Riley today and one of our exec search specialists will be happy to help.

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Our team

Meet our specialists in Sports Nutrition.

Adam Garvey
Divisional Director

Adam does 99.99% in permanent placements, with many years of experience hiring at all levels across the construction, engineering, and nutrition sectors.

Tore Jordan-Wright
Principal Consultant

Tore specialises in recruiting professionals across the B2B Food Ingredients industry, working internationally across North America, the UK, and the EMEA region.

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Spencer Riley’s industry team of highly dedicated, specialist consultants’ pride themselves on gaining a full understanding of our client’s business,

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Bespoke Services

As well as the core sectors to which we recruit Spencer Riley has a proven track record for helping businesses in a wide variety sectors and getting the results required.

Our meticulous and pro-active approach means we are ideally placed to take on assignments in markets that sit outside of our core business areas. We are also well placed to help with a host of Private Equity Services, Outplacement Services as well with Mergers & Acquisitions

For more information and to discuss your unique situation then please get in touch.

Contact us today

Spencer Riley’s team of highly dedicated, specialist consultants’ pride themselves on gaining a full understanding of our client’s business,

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