[ 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 Sydney

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 Sydney

As specialist marketing recruiters supporting Sydney’s FMCG and commercial market, [axr] partners with organisations to appoint mid-to-senior marketing and communications professionals who can drive brand performance, customer engagement and revenue growth.


Sydney is one of Australia’s most competitive markets for marketing talent. From global FMCG brands to high-growth consumer businesses, demand for commercially minded marketers continues to outpace supply.



We support hiring across a broad range of marketing disciplines, from brand and product marketing through to digital, CRM and performance-led roles.

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Hiring Marketing & Comms talent in Sydney?

The challenge in Sydney isn’t access to talent – it’s alignment.


At the mid-to-senior level, we’re seeing:

  • Demand for professionals who can connect brand, customer and commercial outcomes
  • Increased need for digital, CRM and performance capability alongside traditional brand expertise
  • Greater importance placed on clear, consistent communication across internal and external stakeholders
  • A shortage of talent who can operate confidently across marketing, communications and commercial functions


For communications roles specifically, organisations are prioritising:

  • Strong stakeholder and executive engagement
  • Experience across media, corporate affairs and reputation management
  • The ability to manage messaging in increasingly complex environments


The candidates who stand out are those who can demonstrate both commercial impact and communication effectiveness, not just delivery.

[ Marketing ] roles we recruit in Sydney

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 Sydney

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

Benchmark Your Salary in Marketing

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

Insights from Marketing leaders

We stay close to the conversations shaping careers and hiring decisions across Sydney’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.


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 Sydney

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

Download our latest Salary Survey to benchmark salaries in NSW. 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?

    [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?

    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 & Communications professionals?

    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?

    [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. 

Sales & Marketing Search & Recruitment [ Specialists ] across Sydney

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

Shaping your [ Marketing & Comms ] team in Sydney, or planning your next career move?