Cameron Smith & Associates – Leading Recruitment Firm for the Consumer Goods Industry

The Silicon Review

Consumer Goods and Services is one of the most dynamic, competitive and specific sectors where product offerings are continuously changing of necessity. Consumers like novelties, changes and they love promotions. Therefore, in recent years, the emphasis has been on the quality of products. What gives companies a competitive edge is product innovation, effectiveness of marketing communication and efficiency of Sales Department. The Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industries, similar to the retail need to develop how they interact with their consumers. They need data-driven technology strategies that fully exploit all the digital channels for connection with their customers who expect to buy on the go, at their convenience utilising multiple mobile devices. FMCG market is undergoing changes in the way consumers spend their money. Cheaper products are becoming more and more popular, including own label products, in particular. The market for organic food is noticeably growing. On the one hand, Poles are becoming more and more aware of what they eat; on the other hand organic food is now more available than it used to be.

Cameron Smith & Associates (CSA) is one such recruitment firm that is providing solutions and delivering results in all major markets supporting mass retailer, grocery, and drug channel accounts. With deep roots in the Bentonville market, CSA has long partnered with companies at the cutting edge of category management, consumer insights, sustainability, and global sourcing. Founded in 1994, Cameron Smith & Associates comprises a team of more than 20 executive recruiters and support staff. CSA places consumer products professionals at all levels: Analyst, Category Manager / Consumer Insights, National Account Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Product Development, Brand Management, Trade Marketing, Vice President of Sales. CSA sources sales and marketing talent for companies providing advertising, event marketing, packaging, merchandising, and data management services to the suppliers. Their clients range from Fortune 100 corporations, to mid-sized public and privately-held companies to entrepreneurial startups. The team approach is your competitive advantage. With a team of seasoned recruiters dedicated to sourcing talent, you have the benefits of using multiple recruiters with a single contact point. You leverage CSA's industry relationships and state-of-the-art technology to convert employed candidates in competitive markets into motivated applicants for your team. CSA tracks compensation trends and works with hiring managers to develop job descriptions for the roles they seek to fill.

Why CSA

For more than 25 years, Cameron Smith & Associates’ team of dedicated, experienced consumer packaged goods recruiters have devoted every day to finding and placing the best talent. They will do a deep dive into your company’s culture, developing relationships with your organization so they can find the best candidates for your team. Based in the Bentonville / Rogers area just three miles from the Walmart Home Office, CSA has deep ties to the Bentonville community and a finger on the pulse of other CPG hubs surrounding retailer corporate headquarters in cities including Chicago, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, and Seattle. They work nationally to find the right people for positions in those communities where consumer products leaders have made their homes.

For years, the company has been providing solutions and delivering results in all major markets supporting mass retailer, grocery, and drug channel accounts. Their comprehensive reach and nimble size mean they can provide the personalized attention you’d expect from your recruiting partner. They take pride in being CPG experts. They are your true partner, and your success is their success. Because of their process and the relationships they build, they are a consistent leader among search firms in the consumer goods industry, with a solid reputation as a trusted advisor to companies and candidates alike.

Meet the Valiant Leader behind CSA's Success

Cameron Smith is the Founder of Cameron Smith & Associates. Since the company's inception, he and his team have been credited with luring hundreds of Walmart supplier offices into Northwest Arkansas, creating thousands of high-paying jobs. A leader in the supplier community, Cameron is actively involved in efforts to enhance technology, international trade opportunities, and higher educational resources available to world-class companies working in conjunction with Walmart. He was recognized by Arkansas Business as the 2014 Business Executive of the Year.

A California native and former professional fast-pitch softball pitcher, Cameron spearheaded conversion of girls’ softball from slow-pitch to fast-pitch in the state of Arkansas. Cameron is married to Monica Smith, who is also the CFO of the company. Together they enjoy participating in community events and spending time with their children and grandchildren.