Retail Executive Search

Market Expertise

The retail industry is undergoing significant transformation, shaped by changing consumer behaviours, technological disruption and the rise of omnichannel business models. Proco Group’s consultants bring a global understanding of these dynamics, helping clients secure leaders who can successfully navigate and capitalise on them.

We partner with clients across:

• Fashion
• Grocery
• Consumer electronics
• Homeware
• Luxury
• E-commerce

Functional Focus

We specialise in recruiting senior leaders and functional experts for the retail sector, including:

• Retail Operations Directors: leading multi-site performance and improving customer experience.

• Supply Chain and Procurement Executives: optimising sourcing, distribution and logistics.

• E-commerce and Digital Transformation Leaders: developing seamless online and omnichannel strategies.

• Commercial, Sales and Marketing Directors: driving growth, brand awareness and profitability.

• Category and Merchandising Heads: shaping product strategy, pricing and supplier relationships.

• Sustainability and ESG Specialists: embedding responsible practices across operations.

• Technology and Transformation Executives: implementing digital tools and automation to enhance efficiency.

The retail industry continues to evolve rapidly, requiring adaptable and visionary leadership. Proco Group helps clients meet these challenges by placing leaders who can transform performance and deliver results.

Five key challenges we address include:

• Omnichannel transformation: Recruiting leaders who integrate online and offline retail models.

• Supply chain disruption: Appointing executives who build resilient and efficient operations.

• Sustainability and ESG expectations: Placing leaders who embed ethical and responsible practices.

• Customer engagement and experience: Identifying commercial leaders who elevate brand loyalty.

• Talent scarcity and retention: Ensuring continuity of expertise in a competitive leadership market.