Executive Search for the Retail Sector

Executive recruitment for omnichannel, ecommerce, fashion, food and branded retail businesses.

Top Tier Recruitment and Head Hunting for the Retail Sector


The retail sector is fast-paced, customer-driven and constantly evolving. From navigating digital disruption to managing supply chain resilience and responding to changing consumer behaviours, retail businesses need senior leaders who can think strategically, act quickly and stay close to the customer.

At Moon Executive Search, we work with retailers of all sizes to recruit experienced and agile leadership. Our clients range from established national chains and family-run independents to high-growth e-commerce brands, luxury retailers and private equity-backed ventures.

We have placed senior leaders across a wide range of roles, including:

    • Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors

    • Retail and Trading Directors

    • Marketing and Customer Experience Leaders

    • Buying, Merchandising and Product Heads

    • Digital, E-commerce and Data Executives

    • Supply Chain and Operations Directors

    • Non-Executive Directors and Chairs

Every appointment is bespoke. We take the time to understand your brand, your commercial goals and your customer base. Whether you are scaling, repositioning or entering new markets, we provide a tailored executive search service designed to help you secure the right leadership for your next phase.

Moon Executive Search brings more than 25 years of experience in senior recruitment. Our consultants are known for their distinctive, ethical and approachable way of working. We operate across the South West and nationally, with strong connections in consumer and retail-focused markets.

Retail leadership demands a combination of creativity, commercial discipline and operational know-how. It also requires resilience, flexibility and a deep understanding of both people and product. We help you find individuals who bring those qualities and more.

If you are planning a senior appointment in the retail sector, we would be pleased to support you in your search . Get in touch today to see how Moon Executive Search can help you find the most talented individual for your position.

Executive Recruiters with a Global Reach

Moon Executive Search are incredibly proud of our network that spreads not just across the UK but also across the globe, meaning we have both the reach and capability to conduct search campaigns all around the world.

We have successfully managed campaigns in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, offering retained executive search services to many global branded corporations, from manufacturing to professional services and retail.

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