Retail

    India: A Booming Retail Market Ripe with Opportunity

    India represents one of the world’s most attractive and rapidly developing markets. Multinational corporations are eager to capitalize on India’s vast consumer base and establish an early presence. This burgeoning retail landscape is further evidenced by the projected addition of nearly 60 shopping malls, encompassing 23.25 million square feet of retail space, between 2023 and 2025

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    Representative Searches

    We understand that every client has distinct needs. We help them find the perfect talent by identifying candidates who not only meet but often exceed their expectations, especially given the evolving Indian business environment. Our selection process is designed to be smooth and efficient.

    Retail Operations

    • Zonal / Regional Retail Manager
    • Store Operations
    • Store Manager – Flagship / High-Volume Outlet
    • Sales – Retail Chains
    • Visual Merchandising – In-store
    • Loss Prevention / Audit – Store Compliance

    Category Management & Buying

    • Category Management – Fashion / Grocery / FMCG / Electronics
    • Merchandising – Seasonal Planning / Allocation
    • Buyer – National & International Sourcing
    • Private Label – Brand Development
    • Inventory Planning & Replenishment

    E-commerce & Digital Retail

    • E-commerce Category Head
    • Digital Operations – Marketplace & D2C
    • Omni-channel Experience Lead
    • Online Merchandising
    • Content & Product Listing

    Supply Chain & Logistics

    • Retail Supply Chain
    • Warehouse & Distribution
    • Last-Mile Delivery – E-commerce
    • Inventory Control – Multi-location Stores
    • Logistics Optimization

    Marketing, CRM & Loyalty

    • Retail Marketing / Trade Promotions
    • CRM & Loyalty Program
    • Retail Activation & BTL Campaign
    • Consumer Insights & Analytics
    • Visual Identity & Brand Communication

    Customer Experience & Tech

    • Customer Experience – In-store & Digital
    • Retail Tech Implementation (POS, ERP, RFID)
    • Omnichannel Experience
    • Chatbot & AI Integration – CX Automation

    Corporate & Strategy

    • Retail Strategy & Expansion
    • Franchise Development
    • Estate & Leasing Manager – New Store Openings
    • Retail Finance Controller
    • HRBP – Retail & Store Staff

    Our Recruitment Approach

    India's retail sector, a crucial driver of its growth trajectory, encompassing traditional stores, e-commerce, and related services is rapidly transforming due to digital integration, evolving consumer preferences, and shifts in market regulations.

    In the face of continued retail growth and transformation, exceptional leadership is essential.  Elgiva specializes in building leadership teams that drive innovation and growth, drawing on our expertise and deep understanding of the industry's evolving demands.

    Organizational Assessment

    Develop a comprehensive understanding of the organization's historical background, cultural values, structural framework, current operations, and strategic growth initiatives

    Construct the Role Profile

    Create a comprehensive position specification that includes key result areas (KRAs), accountabilities, reporting structures, and the desired candidate competencies

    Identify Potential Hires

    Strategically develop a talent landscape by drawing upon our established sources, leveraging our networks, and mapping key industries and companies

    Screening & Evaluation

    We conduct thorough evaluations of interested candidates to assess their suitability for the role, considering factors such as technical proficiency, personality traits, potential limitations, and management approach.

    Client Candidate Evaluation

    We streamline the client evaluation process by providing comprehensive resumes and concise evaluation summaries

    Check References

    We conduct comprehensive reference checks on the selected candidate(s) and provide detailed reports to the client

    Offer Negotiation

    We will create a compelling employment offer, based on client specifications, and deliver it to the selected candidate

    Recruitment Follow-Up

    We maintain regular contact with the selected candidate for 90 days to monitor their transition and onboarding progress

    TESTIMONIALS

    We strive to exceed client expectations through outstanding service

    Elgiva Consultant delivered an exceptional recruitment experience with their professionalism, attention to detail, and proactive coordination. Their clear communication kept everyone aligned, and they efficiently managed timelines without compromising quality. Most importantly, they took the time to understand our needs and provided well-matched, high-caliber candidates, making a lasting positive impact on our team.
    Mohsin M Shaikh
    It’s been a pleasure working with Elgiva Business Solutions, a professional executive search firm led by Joseph Thomas and Vinita. They specialize in non-IT sectors and consistently deliver high-quality candidates through thorough screening and honest communication. Their commitment to both clients and candidates ensures the right fit every time. Wishing Team Elgiva continued success!
    Giridhar
    3M Plant Head
    The use of the Business Health Check clearly revealed where we needed to focus viz. Growth, Innovation, Competition benchmarking, Marketing, Sales operations and tracking, Business Planning, HR and Operational effectiveness
    MD of World Trade Centre
    Bangalore
    It was a wonderful learning experience to be part of the TRIZ level 1 training workshop by Kishan. It was very helpful to have a structured, live problem-centric approach to innovation, a series of well-defined steps to approach this area.
    GM & Technology Leader
    Tata GT&IO
    The team has really helped us take care of our most important asset. Our people! They are professional and courteous in their approach
    Co-founder/ Chief Excellence Officer
    I cannot stress enough how invaluable this level of partnership has been in our growth
    HR Director of Caldreys Germany
    Helped us resolve the statutory compliance lacuna, clearing all pending issues, making us up to date in compliance with all the relevant statutory requirements viz. PF, ESI, Labour Office, Inspector of Factories
    HR Manager
    Sushma Industries
    Thanks to Ranjani for your great support and outstanding coaching to improve all participants’ English ability in daily work. I, on behalf of company and participants thank you and wish you all the best
    Harman Technologies
    Chengdu
    Thanks to Ranjani for your great support and outstanding coaching to improve all participants’ English ability in daily work. I, on behalf of company and participants thank you and wish you all the best
    Harman Technologies
    Chengdu
    I found Cherian very action and detail oriented and meticulous on follow ups. His action oriented approach ensured that we stayed on course during implementation
    COO of Sasken Network Engineering
    Extremely fast in identifying candidates that fit the roles
    CEO Ebaco Germany
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