Nicholas Alexander
EXECUTIVE SEARCH

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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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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
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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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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