Product & Merchandising Executive Search

The Importance of Merchandising Recruitment & Retail Executive Search for Global Brands

Our agency has placed talent across the industry spectrum from the most esteemed luxury brands to ubiquitous consumer brands to emerging brands. 
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We live in a world of consumption but changing social and economic conditions drive multi-varied consumer needs and wants. Whether it is a luxury brand or consumer brand, today’s Product Merchandising Executives - Chief Merchants, Product Merchandisers, Category Management leaders, and Buying Directions, possess the art and science for developing and curating desirable products that surprise and delight their new and existing customers. 

Retail will always be a fight for the consumer's wallet and attention. However, the commonality in our clients for engaging Burō Talent is that we are more than just a Fashion Recruiter or Retail Recruiter. We understand that for all brands it starts with a desirable product that customers want alongside a memorable customer experience (online and in store).
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Merchandising Recruitment and Retail Executive Search Across Retail Categories

We place Product Merchandising Executive leaders ranging from DTC, B2B and Multi-Channel retailers across categories like Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Homewares, Hardline and Softline goods.
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Key Roles We’ve Placed Through Merchandising Recruitment and Executive Search for Retail Brands

VP Global Brand Collaborations & Partnerships
VP Product Merchandising
Head of Buying
Product Development Director
Category Management Director
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FAQs about Executive Search for Product and Merchandising:

What is Product and Merchandising Executive Search?

Product and merchandising executive search is the process of recruiting senior leaders—such as Chief Merchants, Product Merchandisers, and Buying Directors—who drive assortment strategy, product development, and anticipating what consumers will want next.

Why is Merchandising Recruitment Important for Retail and Consumer Brands?

Merchandising leaders combine creativity and analytics (the Art & Science) to curate product assortments that resonate with evolving consumer trends and demands. They play a key role in increasing sell-through, customer retention, and competitive differentiation.

What Executive Roles are Typically Filled in Merchandising and Retail Recruitment?

Key roles include Chief Merchant, VP of Product Merchandising, Head of Buying, Product Development Director, Category Management Director, and VP of Brand Collaborations—positions critical to product lifecycle and market performance.

Which Retail Categories Benefit From Executive Merchandising Recruitment?

Brands in the DTC, B2B, and multi-channel brands in categories such as Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Homewares, and both Hardline and Softline goods all benefit from efficient and strategic product assortments.

How Does Burō Talent Approach Merchandising Executive Recruitment Differently?

We understand that great brands start with great products. With deep industry expertise and a global network, Burō Talent identifies leaders who have a strong track record in driving product vision and bringing it to life. The mark of successful merchants is creating products and bringing them to market at the right time.