Retail executive recruitment has been going digital for a while – with the advent of online applications, the use of platforms like LinkedIn for communication and active recruitment, and even the evolution of the digital workplace into a full formed virtual teamworking tool. With so much of an executive’s job going digital, it’s a must to recruit talented people with those much-needed skills included; especially in the ever-evolving retail industry.
Ability to adapt
As a retail executive, the ability to adapt to different styles of working, forms of leadership and changes in structure and job requirements are a must. This willingness to change can easily be reflected in the development of skills in digital communications and management, allowing for effective contribution both with those you manage and those who manage you. It’s never been more important to prove you can adapt to working in a more digital-heavy setting.
In the same way that ten years ago it was a must to know emails, computer functionality and other simple digital tools, falling behind on the latest in relevant digital tools can greatly harm a recruitment process – so keeping up to date, and being able to be more agile in the way you work, is a must.
Creating more efficient ways to work
Innovation and ongoing development are must-have skills for any retail executive and can be easily applied to working more effectively with digital tools and online functionalities. Whether it’s providing great training to those who work for you or taking on additional learning yourself, an understanding of how the level of efficiency and practicality in the retail world can be improved with digital applications proves a forward-thinking mentality.
Working with technology is an important thing for anyone in the retail market, where the use of online and digital retail is greatly impactful on in-store efficiency. Knowing how digital technology can directly affect the business you work in is key to knowing how to combat and work with those new innovations.
Know the need-to-know
No retail executive is expected to be an expert in all areas of retail, but having a solid understanding of factors relating to their position, or potential position, is a must. For recruiters, this awareness of the digital landscape, depending on the business, might just be a need-to-know factor that can make the difference between recruitment or a longer search.
Educating yourself is key – and with digital marketing, retail and integration bigger than ever, there’s never been a better time to keep up. Contact Anthony Gregg today to find out how we can help your search for employment within the retail sector.