Senior Retail & Sales Recruitment
Built on Trust. Focused on Talent.
Castle & Co. Search is a specialist recruitment agency placing senior talent across retail and sales, UK-wide. Founded by Simon Castle, who spent over 25 years operating at senior level in the industry, we bring something most recruiters simply can't: we've sat where you sit.
We Know the Brief BecauseWe’ve Lived It
Most recruiters work from a job description whereas we work from experience.
Our 25 years in senior retail and sales roles before founding Castle & Co. Search means when you brief us, we already understand the role, the pressures around it, and what a strong hire actually looks like on the ground.
Why Castle & Co. Search?
Senior-level retail recruitment, shaped by real industry experience and a sharp eye for the right fit.
25+ years in the industry
We’re more than recruiters. We’ve spent over two decades
operating at senior level in retail and sales, so we understand your world from the inside, not
from a brief.
We Know What Great Looks Like
At senior level, the difference between a successful
hire and the wrong one, is rarely visible from the CV. We know the qualities that translate into
real performance and the metrics that measure real value
Quality Over Volume
We won't inundate you with candidates. Each person that we put
forward has been properly considered against your brief, your culture, and the specifics of the
role.
Trusted by Both Sides
Candidates trust us to only put them forward for the right
opportunities. Clients trust us not to waste their time, on both sides, the candidate and the
recruiter.
Recruiting From Store Managers to C-Suite
We work across all retail and sales verticals, recruiting at every level of seniority — from Store Manager through to C-Suite.
Automotive Retail
We specialise in sourcing visionary executive leaders for the automotive retail sector. Navigate industry shifts and consumer demands by partnering with top-tier talent who drive sales, operational excellence, and innovation.
Food Retail
Discover strategic executive talent designed to elevate your food retail business. We connect you with seasoned leaders who understand supply chain dynamics, consumer trends, and operational efficiency in modern grocery.
Manufacturing
Secure transformative executives to lead your manufacturing operations into the future. We find innovative leaders adept at optimising production, integrating advanced technologies, and driving sustainable growth in complex industrial environments.
Technology
Propel your technology firm forward with cutting-edge executive leadership. We specialise in placing innovative visionaries who drive digital transformation, product development, and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
We were replacing a Regional Manager covering 22 stores. Simon took the brief, asked all the right questions and was so thorough. He came back with four candidates I'd genuinely consider, not twelve I had to wade through. The communication through interview stage was excellent, and we offered the role within five weeks. Four months in and the appointment is paying off.
A process built on Rigour & Trust
Every search follows the same disciplined process, regardless of level. That attention to detail and rigour is what gives clients confidence and candidates clarity.
A Clear Brief
We start with a detailed conversation about the role, the team, and what success looks like. We'll push back if required at that initial stage, ensuring that we don't lose time on rounds of interviews based on a misaligned brief.
Search & Shortlist
We map the market actively rather than relying on who's currently looking. You'll receive a focused shortlist of candidates assessed against the brief, rather than a stack of CVs to wade through.
Interview & Offer
We manage the process end-to-end: scheduling, feedback, prep, and offer negotiation. Clear communication on both sides, every step of the way.
Aftercare
The placement isn't the finish line. We stay in touch with both client and candidate through the first few months to make sure the appointment lands well.
Ready to talk?
Whether you have a live brief or just want to explore what's possible, we'd love to hear from you. Let's have a discovery call.
Job Vacancies
We work across all retail and sales verticals, recruiting at every level of seniority — from Store Manager through to C-Suite.What we do
A strategic technical leadership position responsible for driving product innovation, engineering excellence, and R&D direction. You will work closely with the executive team to align technical capability with commercial growth objectives. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry expertise and a proven ability to lead high-performing technical functions at scale.
A senior leadership role overseeing end-to-end manufacturing operations across multi-site facilities. You will drive efficiency, quality, and safety standards while leading large cross-functional teams. Ideal for an experienced operations leader with a strong track record in process improvement and P&L accountability.
A well-regarded food retail group is looking for a commercially driven Category Manager to take ownership of a key product range. This role combines supplier negotiation, range planning, and performance analysis to ensure the category remains competitive, profitable, and aligned to customer demand.
A growing automotive parts distributor is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to expand its trade account base across the South East. This is a field-based role focused on building new B2B relationships while nurturing existing accounts, with genuine earning potential through an uncapped commission structure.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced retail leader to take responsibility for a cluster of stores within a well-established regional supermarket chain. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, sales performance, and people development across the patch, acting as the key link between head office strategy and store-level delivery.
FAQs
Here are a few of the questions clients and candidates ask us most often. If yours isn't here, get in touch. We're always happy to talk things through directly.
Castle & Co. Search are backed by over 25 years of senior retail and sales experience. We don't learn your industry from your brief, we already know it. That changes the questions we ask, the candidates we put forward, and the advice we give.
We combine proactive, direct headhunting through our industry network with targeted search and selection, ensuring access to both active and passive Candidates.
Yes, we work both sides of the table. If you're a senior candidate in Retail or Sales, we'll have an honest conversation about where you are, where you want to be, and whether we can help you get there. We won't tout your CV around the market or put you forward for anything that isn't right.
No. Candidates never pay us a penny. Our fees are met by the companies we recruit for, so you can talk to us openly about your next move with nothing to lose.
From independent retailers through to national groups and PLCs. What matters to us isn't the size of the business, it's the seniority of the role and whether we're the right people to fill it.
Still have questions?
We're happy to answer any questions directly. Just drop us a message.