Boots. Dunelm. Wickes. When the UK’s biggest retailers need to find the right people for their businesses, they do it with us. Here’s why.
Buying and merchandising teams sit right at the heart of a retail business. Get the hire right and you gain better ranges, stronger availability, sharper trading decisions and more confident growth. Get it wrong and the impact is felt everywhere.
So we don’t just send you people who have worked in a similar role. We look for the people who fit your product, your pace, your culture and your ambition.
We know where the best buying and merchandising talent is, including the people who are not actively applying but would listen to the right opportunity. Our job is to find them, speak to them properly and only introduce the people worth your time.
Because you do not need a pile of CVs. You need the right shortlist.
If you work in buying or merchandising, the next move has to be right.
It needs to be the right product area, the right culture, the right level of autonomy and the right opportunity to grow. Salary matters, of course it does. But so does the team, the brand, the pace and whether the move actually takes your career somewhere better.
We take the time to understand what you want from your next role, not just what your CV says you can do.
That means honest conversations, proper advice and introductions to businesses where your skills can make an impact.
Every recruiter says they understand retail. We do, because it is where we have built our reputation.
We work with retailers, brands and consumer businesses across the UK and internationally, helping them find the people who keep product, trading and commercial performance moving.
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Buying and merchandising recruitment moves quickly. The strongest people are often already in good roles, and they are not waiting on job boards for the next opportunity to appear.
Reaching them takes more than a search. It takes market knowledge, credible conversations and a clear understanding of what matters to them: product, progression, culture, flexibility, package and long-term fit.
A Buyer in one business is not always the same as a Buyer in another. The same goes for merchandisers, allocators, planners and trading leaders.
Different businesses need different strengths. Some need pace. Some need structure. Some need product instinct. Some need deep analysis. Most need a careful mix of all of it.
That is why the brief matters. Not just the responsibilities, but the reality of the role, the team around it and the difference the right person needs to make.
When you are recruiting for a key buying or merchandising role, you do not need weeks of filtering applications, chasing candidates and second-guessing whether the right person is still out there.
You need properly matched, properly briefed and genuinely interested people.
That is the shortlist Zachary Daniels sets out to deliver.
The process starts with a proper conversation. Yes, the job title, salary and responsibilities matter. But so do the team, culture, product area, trading priorities and what success really looks like in the role.
The search covers active and passive buying and merchandising talent, including people who are not actively looking but may be open to the right move.
Candidates are properly qualified before they reach you. Experience matters, but so do motivation, culture fit and whether the opportunity genuinely matches what they want next.
From interview feedback to offer management, the process is kept moving so both sides stay informed, engaged and clear on next steps.
Across the UK and internationally, we help retailers and consumer brands hire exceptional buying and merchandising talent. From first appointments through to senior leadership hires, our focus is on connecting businesses with people who can drive commercial performance, product success and sustainable growth.
For candidates, it’s about finding the right next move. For clients, it’s about finding the right person. We’d love to help with both.
“I have worked with [Zachary Daniels] on numerous projects over the last 5 years.
“[They are] always on point in understanding client and candidate needs, ensuring a cultural fit early in the process for better faster results. This comes about through [their] honest and direct approach.
“[The ZD team] always take the time and make the effort to keep candidates and clients up to date throughout the process, showing a level of communication and commitment that is quite rare in today’s world.” – Merchandising Consultant, PEPCO, Poland
“[Zachary Daniels] were really friendly and easy to talk to. Nothing was too much trouble and [they] went the extra mile when I requested extra details before accepting the role. As a product management professional it can sometimes be difficult getting recruiters to understand your skillset and how these can be transferred between industries, but [ZD] got that and helped me to land my new role in eCommerce for a European firm.” – Michelle, Distrelec, Manchester
Find out from the people who’ve already worked with Zachary Daniels – check out our testimonials and find out more about our approach.
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We take pride in understanding your business needs through industry knowledge. Whether you need professionals in fashion retail, e-commerce, or traditional store management, our tailored approach ensures that we find the right candidates for your needs.