Pet Products Sectors
PET PRODUCTS RECRUITMENT

Specialist Sales Recruitment for the UK Pet Products Industry

The UK pet industry is a diverse and continually evolving market, encompassing everything from pet food and treats to accessories, healthcare, grooming and specialist products.
 
Harris Carlton recruits sales professionals for manufacturers, brands, importers, distributors and suppliers operating throughout the pet sector.
 
We understand that pet industry sales can involve a particularly varied customer base, which is why we look beyond job titles and concentrate on candidates' actual channel relationships and market knowledge.

Markets We Cover

  • Pet food
  • Treats
  • Accessories
  • Toys
  • Bedding
  • Grooming
  • Pet care
  • Healthcare products
  • Small-animal products
  • Aquatics
  • Specialist and premium pet products

Our customer channels include;

  • Independent pet shops
  • Pet retail groups
  • Garden centres
  • Agricultural merchants & country stores
  • Wholesalers & distributors
  • Online retailers
  • Grocery & multiple retail
  • Specialist retailers
How we work

Roles We Recruit

We recruit across all levels of commercial sales, including: 

Territory & Area Sales Managers

Regional Sales Managers

Business Development Managers

Key Account Managers

Sales Managers

Heads of Sales

Sales Directors

Commercial Directors

More Than Recruitment

Our involvement in the sector goes beyond filling vacancies.

One of the strengths of the pet market is the breadth of its distribution.

 
The right candidate might come from traditional pet retail, but equally they may have developed strong relationships with garden centres, agricultural stores, country stores, wholesalers or larger retail groups.
 
Harris Carlton’s approach is therefore to identify the relevant route-to-market experience, rather than relying purely on candidates who have previously worked for an identical business.
 
We complement our recruitment work with salary benchmarking, retention research and wider market intelligence, helping clients understand both the availability and expectations of sales talent within the pet sector.
Client & Candidate Testimonials

Our Clients & Candidates Speak

I have retained Harris Carlton on a number of occasions over the years to recruit for various sales positions in the pet sector, and I’m very happy with the outcome. What I’ve been most impressed with is their ability to take and understand a brief. Not surprisingly this means that every candidate submitted is good for purpose and has all the correct skill sets and experience I am looking for. It also means I can use my time effectively and avoid interviewing candidates that in truth are not that suitable.

I have found both the process and the individuals at Harris Carlton to be professional, robust, and reliable, and I’m very happy to recommend them.

Peter Roy
Managing Director - Nutriment Ltd

I’ve been in retail field sales for many years and have dealt with a lot of recruitment agencies in my time. Richard Eggleston of Harris Carlton has always been professional and always ready to offer good interview & employment advice, with his wide knowledge and experience of all business sectors. Richard secured a position for me at Trixie U.K. Ltd. and it was one of the most exciting and enjoyable roles I’ve ever had. Thanks Richard.

Ian King
Area Sales Manager Trixie Pet Products
Testimonials