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Retail Executive Search & Leadership Solutions

​PARTNERING WITH RETAILERS TO BUILD EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAMS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

Nicholas Alexander Executive Search specialises in identifying and recruiting top-tier executive talent for the retail sector. We combine deep retail industry expertise with proven search methodologies to deliver exceptional leadership solutions.

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WHAT WE DO

Elevating Retail Leadership Through Expert Search & Consulting

Nicholas Alexander Executive Search specialises in senior appointments for the retail sector, offering a premium search service in the UK and internationally. Our business is built on the solid foundations of extensive retail industry experience combined with more than 25 years of extensive search expertise. As retailers ourselves, we are passionate about the sector and delivering an impeccable quality of service. Hard work and outstanding results have earned us a highly respected reputation.

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Find the ideal Retail Executive. We conduct targeted searches for senior-level retail professionals across the UK, Europe, and the Far East.

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Ensure continuity and growth. Our Retail Succession Planning services future-proof your organisation's leadership pipeline.

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Uncover Hidden Retail Talent. We identify and map potential candidates in the retail industry, giving you a competitive edge in building your team.

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Having dealt with Maarten Jonckers for nearly 10 years, it was no surprise that Nicholas Alexander Executive Search executed and delivered a high profile and challenging search with great success. Not only did they introduce very competent candidates, they took great care in making sure there was a good cultural fit for both parties. A difficult job well done!

Alain Harfouche – CEO, l’Occitane

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ABOUT NICHOLAS ALEXANDER

Delivering Exceptional Retail Talent

As retailers ourselves, we understand the challenges you face. This gives us a unique insight into your requirements regarding skillsets and most importantly, team fit - allowing us to deliver an impeccable quality of service.

 

Our customer’s feedback reflects that what sets us apart is our professionalism and commitment to both clients and candidates. Our rigorous and proven recruitment process means we are integral to our clients’ strategy and our candidates’ career progression.

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The Perfect Fit

A successful hire depends upon the right fit of culture and personality, rather than simply the correct skill sets. That is why understanding the company culture and team dynamics is so important.

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Everyone is a Client

We treat everyone we work with as a client, including our candidates. Many of the candidates we work with, give advice to, or place, go on to become clients themselves because they have been impressed with our  quality of service.

Maarten Jonckers, Founder & CEO of Nicholas Alexander

Maarten Jonckers

Founder & CEO

Nicholas Alexander Executive Search presents "Scaling Retail Leadership" as a strategic blueprint designed to empower mid-sized retail businesses in navigating growth amid challenging economic times. We address the unique hurdles these companies face in attracting and retaining top executive talent, particularly in an industry undergoing rapid transformation. Our approach focuses on actionable strategies to overcome resource constraints, balance tradition with innovation, and embrace digital transformation. By fostering strong corporate culture, promoting diversity and inclusion, and adapting to trends, we aim to help mid-sized retailers secure the transformative leaders needed to drive innovation and achieve sustainable growth.

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Download Our Guide

Scaling Retail Leadership Guide
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Driving Growth & Transformation for Mid-Market D2C & Retail Organisations

Nicholas Alexander is proud to count leading retailers such as l'Occitane, Screwfix, The Body Shop, and Papa John's among our valued clients.

 

We believe in a strategic approach to talent acquisition, and we excel when working in close collaboration with Boards to understand their specific needs. This allows us to identify and recruit high-calibre leaders who possess the vision and skills to transform their organisations.

 

We understand that finding the right retail leadership is essential for success, and our expertise in executive search enables us to deliver exceptional results.

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WHO WE WORK WITH

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NICHOLAS

ALEXANDER

EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Nicholas Alexander Executive Search is a boutique firm specialising in placing senior leadership within the retail and D2C sectors. With over 25 years of experience, we bring deep industry knowledge and a personalised approach to each assignment, helping organisations build high-performing leadership teams.

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