Senior Retail & Sales Recruitment
From someone who's been there.
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.
Built on Trust.
Focused on Talent.
Before founding Castle & Co. Search, Simon Castle spent more than 25 years in senior industry roles. Having been responsible for hiring talent himself, he understands the challenges businesses face and the importance of making the right appointment.
Today, that experience underpins everything he does. Rather than sending CVs for the sake of it, Simon focuses on identifying exceptional candidates who genuinely fit the role, the business, and its culture. His industry knowledge, network, and commitment to quality have made Castle & Co. Search a trusted recruitment partner.
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.
what makes us stand out
We pride ourselves on our values. We handle every client's needs with respect and care. If we don't feel we are the right fit based on the criteria, we will be up front and honest with you.
We Go Extra Mile
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We look where others don’t
We uphold the highest standards
We’re pretty sure...
"Your vacancy isn't the problem. Finding the right person is. At Castle & Co. Search, we know that every bad hire costs time, money, and momentum. That's why we use our industry experience and network to connect businesses with exceptional talent that delivers long-term value."
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.
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.
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.
Our core focus is food retail and automotive retail, though our network and experience extend across the wider retail sector.
Our founder has spent over 25 years on the hiring side of Retail and Sales businesses. We understand what makes a great hire because we've made those decisions ourselves.
We offer contingency, retained, and hybrid engagement models, tailored to the seniority and urgency of each role. Fees are agreed individually as part of your initial consultation - get in touch and we'll talk you through the options.
We recruit across the UK, with strong networks in East Anglia and beyond, and the flexibility to support nationwide searches.
Still have questions?
We're happy to answer any questions directly. Just drop us a message.
Contact us
Don't hesitate to reach out - our team and eager to answer your questions.