Recruitment activity remains subdued and hiring decisions are more drawn out, particularly within multinationals based in China. In many instances, final sign-off is required from the Western head office and this is prolonging the decision making process.
While global headcount freezes continue to restrict hiring in FMCG, luxury goods and media, recruitment activity has started to improve in recent months. In the FMCG sector there is growing demand for key account management candidates with modern trade account management experience, especially with sound strategy to execution skills. Trade marketers who have worked in multinational organisations are also sought after... download full report to read more
