[ Marketing ] Specialist Search & Recruitment

At [axr], we’ve built long-term relationships with sales leaders and clients across the sector. From National Sales Managers to Sales Directors, we connect ambitious professionals with opportunities to deliver growth.

Commercial growth relies on sales leaders who can win business, build customer partnerships, and lead high-performing teams. In FMCG and consumer markets, the right hire can shift market share and change the trajectory of a brand.

[ Marketing & Communications ] Recruitment Brisbane

Marketing & Comms Recruitment Agency in Australia

Strategic talent trusted to shape growth, brand direction, and commercial outcomes.


[axr] is a specialist marketing and communications recruitment agency, supporting organisations to hire mid-to-senior marketing talent across FMCG, consumer and commercial sectors.


We partner with businesses to appoint marketing leaders and specialists who can drive brand performance, customer engagement, and revenue growth – from Marketing Managers through to CMOs and Heads of Marketing.

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Marketing & Communications recruitment agency Brisbane

As Specialist marketing and communications recruiters supporting Brisbane’s growing and evolving consumer market, [axr] partners with organisations to appoint mid-to-senior talent who can drive brand performance, strengthen customer engagement and support business growth.


Brisbane’s marketing landscape continues to expand, with increasing demand across FMCG, services and emerging sectors.


We support hiring across marketing and communications roles, from brand through to digital, CRM and stakeholder-focused positions.

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Hiring Marketing & Comms talent in Brisbane?

Brisbane presents a different hiring dynamic, particularly at the mid-to-senior level.


We’re seeing:

  • Strong demand for well-rounded professionals with broad marketing and communications capability
  • Increased reliance on interstate talent for senior and specialised roles
  • Growth in digital and performance marketing capability
  • Greater emphasis on cultural alignment and adaptability


For communications roles, organisations are prioritising:

  • Strong internal and external communication capability
  • Experience across PR, media and stakeholder engagement
  • The ability to operate effectively in leaner, growth-focused environments


Successful hires are often those who can step into broader roles and contribute across multiple areas of the business.

[ Marketing ] roles we recruit in Brisbane

We recruit mid-to-senior [ Marketing ] roles, including:

  • CMO, Marketing Director
  • Head of Marketing
  • Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager
  • CRM, Loyalty and Performance Marketing Management
  • Senior Brand Manager, Brand Manager, Assistant Brand Manager
  • Customer, Retail and Content Management
  • Shopper / Trade Marketing & Consumer Insights
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CMO, Marketing Director, Head of Marketing
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Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager
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Communications Manager
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Brand Manager, Content Manager
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Shopper & Consumer Insights, Marketing Analytics

We recruit mid-to-senior Marketing roles, including:

CMO, Marketing Director

Head of Marketing

Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager

CRM, Loyalty and Performance Marketing Management

Senior Brand Manager, Brand Manager, Assistant Brand Manager

Customer, Retail and Content Management

Shopper / Trade Marketing & Consumer Insights

Roles we recruit in [ Communications ]

We recruit mid-to-senior [ Communications ] roles, including:

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CMO, Marketing Director, Head of Marketing
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Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager
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Communications Manager
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Brand Manager, Content Manager
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Shopper & Consumer Insights, Marketing Analytics

[ Communications ] roles we recruit in Brisbane

We recruit mid-to-senior [ Communications ] roles, including:

  • Director/Head of Communications
  • Public Affairs Manager
  • Communications Manager
  • PR Manager

We recruit mid-to-senior Communications roles, including:

Director/Head of Communications

Public Affairs Manager 

Communications Manager

PR Manager

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Insights from Marketing leaders

We stay close to the conversations shaping careers and hiring decisions across Melbourne’s marketing and communications market.


Through the Your Future in Sales & Marketing podcast, we speak with senior leaders and emerging talent across FMCG and consumer sectors - sharing how careers are built, how roles are evolving, and what separates strong candidates in today’s market.


These conversations are particularly relevant in Brisbane, where hiring decisions often require balancing capability, adaptability and long-term growth potential. You’ll hear:


  • How senior marketers think about growth, brand and commercial impact
  • What hiring managers look for beyond experience
  • How professionals are navigating career decisions in competitive markets


This insight directly informs how the team at [axr] Recruitment & Search support both clients and candidates.

Benchmark salaries in Brisbane

Want to understand what Marketing & Communications professionals are paid in Brisbane?

Download our latest Salary Survey to benchmark salaries in Queensland. Compare your current package, explore market trends, and make informed career or hiring decisions.

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FAQs about [axr] Marketing & Communications Recruitment

  • What Marketing & Communications roles does [axr] recruit in Brisbane?

    [axr] Search & Recruitment recruit mid-to-senior professionals including CMOs, Marketing Directors, Heads of Marketing, Marketing Managers, Brand Managers, Digital Managers, and insights roles.

  • Does [axr] handle specialist Search for senior Marketing & Communications leaders in Brisbane?

    Yes. [axr] Search & Recruitment delivers confidential searches for CMOs, Marketing Directors, and senior appointments where leadership, succession, or market sensitivity is critical.

  • Can [axr] place interim Marketing & Comms professionals in Brisbane?

    Yes. From contract Brand Managers to interim CMOs, [axr] Search & Recruitment provides flexible solutions to meet immediate needs.

  • What industries does [axr] recruit marketing roles for in Queensland?

    [axr] specialises in FMCG, consumer and commercial sectors, with a strong network of marketing and communications professionals across brand, digital, customer and trade marketing functions.

  • What is the salary range for marketing roles in Australia?

    Salary ranges vary depending on role, industry and experience. [axr] provides detailed salary guides to help businesses benchmark roles and professionals understand their market value. Download our Marketing & Communications Salary Guide for a full breakdown. 

  • What roles are in demand in Brisbane?

    Marketing Managers, digital specialists and well-rounded generalists are commonly in demand.

Sales & Marketing Search & Recruitment [ Specialists ] across Brisbane

All [axr] consultants are niche-market specialists with vast experience and networks, and a deep understanding of your industry.

Hiring in Brisbane, or exploring your next [ MarComms ] opportunity?