agp’s expertise covers all retail formats and channels – from convenience to big-box retailers; high street brands to ecommerce players both in the UK and globally.
The ever-changing retail landscape means businesses must act with agility in responding to new patterns of consumer demand. This puts the onus on companies to move quickly and decisively to recruit visionary leaders and identify the next generation of talent.
With our unrivalled industry knowledge and coveted network of retail executive talent agp is expertly placed to help our retail clients deliver a successful people strategy.
How agp can help you find the right candidate
It is essential for businesses in the retail sector to have an orderly transition for a director or CEO position, especially when continuing to meet the challenges of ever-evolving consumer behaviour. The retail executive recruitment process needs to be all-encompassing; you cannot risk damage to the business caused by uncertainty, misjudgement or delay. Recruiting the right candidate will ensure that your organisation maintains investor and key stakeholder confidence. You can achieve this swift efficiency via our agp specialist retail executive search.
The purpose of our agp executive search is to ensure seamless succession; placing outstanding leaders into a retail role where they will excel. We do this by scrutinising the smallest detail to make certain that the candidate doesn’t just have the right capabilities for a highly specialised role; they also exceed your expectations.
We have a strong track record for sourcing the highest calibre retail professionals.
Rigorous transparency is vital for a stable transition — we talk plainly and honestly about our candidates, so you know that the candidate will be right for the job and the culture of your organisation.
Our recruitment process is fortified by our retail expertise. We stay on top of trends which affect the retail industry, not only thinking about today, but how a trend will affect your business in the long term. We use this knowledge when considering a candidate for a role, recognising excellence and looking for proven agility and skills that will be needed in the future.
‘’A heavyweight in the world of Retail, who operates with a tremendous level of integrity and trust. I would recommend Tony to any of my connections.’’
Our Retail Executive Search Method
Latest opportunities with agp in the retail sector
Our specialist approach is diligent and conscientious. We combine our in-depth retail industry knowledge with an unrivalled network of the highest quality candidates. We stand out from the crowd with our dedication and our exceptionally strong work ethic, offering extensive support to our clients and candidates during our retail executive search. And we are often told that we are likeable and easy to work with.
Take a look at the latest opportunities in the retail sector and browse our retail director jobs.
Recent developments in the executive retail space
It is strategically critical for UK retailers to stay relevant and on top of the latest technological changes in retail. Fast-moving technology and trends are resulting in continual changes to the way consumers shop. Retailers have to remain one step ahead.
UK shoppers today are often time-poor and looking to make financial savings, especially during a time of high inflation and rising taxes. Online shopping provides consumers with multiple solutions: they are quickly able to sort online shopping search results into price ascending and compare prices from competitors in seconds. They can make purchases with the quick touch of a finger, with no need to have a bank card to hand.
There has also been a surge in social commerce as shoppers buy five-star-reviewed products on their social media feed instead of clicking onto a third party site. Authenticity and transparency is key. Shoppers want to see hundreds of seemingly authentic reviews before they make their purchase, something that cannot be replicated in a shop.
The high street continues to change and adapt to this. In 2022, many shops look likely to be used as local fulfilment centres or venues where brands can host virtual shopping experiences, demonstrations or live fashion modelling.
Sustainability will also continue to be a competitive advantage for retailers. A recent study by Simon-Kucher & Partners found that sustainability is rated as an important purchase criterion for 60% of consumers around the world.
Our consultants
Tony
Tony founded agp in 2003, with the vision of securing the most valuable asset for his clients: exceptional board and director-level candidates across multiple industry sectors. Tony is proud to have one of the most coveted networks of senior retail executives across the UK and Europe, spanning FMCG, fashion, luxury brands, supply chain, eCommerce and multi-channel.
Tony is also a Master Executive Coach, a graduate of the prestigious Henley Business School and a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Tony was also recognised by Influence Digest as one of the top 20 executive coaches in London.
Sharon
Sharon has been a director at agp since 2003, following a highly successful managerial career in banking and finance. She has helped agp to become one of the best providers of retail recruitment services and executive coaching.
Sharon has over 18 years of experience working with C-suite executives and now specialises in coaching and developing leadership skills for agp’s client base. An expert in identifying strengths to build client’s resourcefulness and positive beliefs about themselves. Similarly to Tony, Sharon is a graduate of Henley Business School and a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Roles we recruit for
Operations/Retail Director
Logistics/Supply Chain Director
Buying/Trading Director
Finance Director
HR Director
Customer Insights Director
Merchandise Director
Chief Operating Officer
Managing Director
Chief Executive
Marketing Director
Digital Director
IT Director
(not limited to)
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