Our client, Holland & Barrett, contacted Movemeon to hire a Strategy Associate based in London. The Strategy Associate plays a vital part in the company’s future growth as a business and is responsible for being at the forefront of immediate strategic priorities, as well as shaping the long-term strategy and plans.

Client brief

Holland & Barrett is one of UK’s most loved brands, known for offering quality health food, vitamins and supplements and solutions to improve one’s life and well-being.

In the pursue of becoming the leading player in the global wellness industry, Holland & Barret is embarking on a radical transformation and reached out to Movemeon to hire a Strategy Associate to help turn the company’s vision into reality. This role will work on developing H&B’s global strategy on a macro and micro scale, ensuring it is
achievable and aligned with business growth aspirations and market potential.

Holland & Barrett’s hiring needs

• Graduate Consultant with at least 2-4 years’ experience
• Interest and understanding of at least one of: retail; e-commerce; digital health; health & wellness sector
• Track record of successful stakeholder management, ability to facilitate, influence, challenge and engage stakeholders

How Movemeon supported

• From adding to your shortlist to advising on compensation, our specialists are here to help until you hire
• We can advise you on retention, job descriptions & more
• We help you increase your client brand recognition within our network so you can find top-caliber candidates

Delivery & Impact

• One of our industry experts had an in-depth conversation with the client to understand the hiring needs and craft an effective job description, which illustrated the unique selling points of the role and the client’s journey and future growth plans
• We then promoted this opportunity to our network, which comprises over 50,000 consultants, 45% of which have a background from Bain, McKinsey & BCG, with the others coming from major strategy firms, the Big Four and various boutiques
• The dedicated Success Manager, Sabah, shortlisted the best candidates to match the role’s requirements and provided ongoing support to the client

Results

• By partnering with Movemeon, Holland & Barrett had access to an unrivalled pool of engaged consultants across the globe
• Holland & Barrett saved significant costs compared to traditional headhunters or recruitment companies
• Holland & Barrett hired the successful candidate, who previously worked in various boutique consultancies, into the Strategy Associate role