Professional Retail Recruitment Specialists in India
The retail industry in India is projected to grow to approximately $1407 billion by 2026. With that retail recruitment and the growth of retail recruitment services are set to go up too. Most retail recruitment is happening in e-commerce itself. With e-commerce recruitment increasing, the need for specialized talent is also growing. E-commerce recruitment firms are now increasingly popular because of this, and companies like Alp Consulting can connect great talent with brands.
At present, there are 60 million retail companies in the world, and India is home to 15 million of them. With the growth of D2C, brick-and-mortar shops too might be staging a comeback and there will be a growth in the number of people involved in creating advanced technology to boost the sales in each outlet. This means an increase in the number of engineers managing cloud operations, creating robust and well-designed applications for e-commerce, and managing AR and VR for retail operations.
Here are some insights into the retail and e-commerce industry our research team was able to gather.
Growth of Retail and Ecommerce Industry Sales Over the Past 4 Years
| Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 (Projected) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | Worldwide | 26.4 tn | 28.1 tn | 29.7 tn | 31.1 tn |
| India | 759.9 bn | 836 bn | 1395.5 bn | 1504.9 bn | |
| E Commerce | Worldwide | 17880 bn | 21019 bn | 24453 bn | 28082 bn |
| India | 67 bn | 84 bn | 102 bn | 123 bn |
Total Number of People Employed in Retail Industry
| Continent | Number of People Employed * | Total Share as Percentage of 32,464,270 |
|---|---|---|
| Asia and Australia | 7,828,960 | 24.12 |
| Africa | 1,446,140 | 4.45 |
| Europe | 7,442,292 | 22.92 |
| North America | 10,155,758 | 31.28 |
| South America | 5,591,120 | 17.22 |
*Those who work remotely would be working from a location of their choice and hence do not come under these calculations. Please note that all values are approximate.
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What We Do?
With the change in shopping habits of consumers, there is a shift from offline stores to online, and post the pandemic, the trend is stronger. In the new normal, with the shift to e-commerce from traditional brick and mortar stores, there is also a lot of competition for great talent in the newer space, be they UI/UX designers, data analysts or visual merchandisers.
The hiring demand in retail is high but in e-commerce, it is very high worldwide. Putting the right people on the team and deciding how best they can work well with each other is a recruitment challenge that even the best retail recruitment companies can’t quite gauge. But Alp Consulting, with its database of passive candidates and expert recruiters working across hiring channels, can meet your needs, be it e-commerce recruitment or retail hiring.
What are the Top 6 Roles in Retail Industry?
Educational Qualification: A store manager generally has a degree in Business Administration and/or 3-5 years of equivalent retail experience assisting store managers in the past.
Educational Qualification: An ecommerce manager is generally a Bachelors or master's in business administration, IT or related discipline with relevant experience.
Educational Qualification: A data analyst generally has a degree in data science/analytics and experience with tools like Power BI, Tableau, R etc.
Educational Qualification: A visual merchandiser generally has an advanced degree in business or marketing, specifically focused on retail. They would have relevant experience of 2-3 years in retail as well.
Educational Qualification: A UI/UX designer generally has a certificate in UI/UX design with experience in the specific domain, which will help them perform better.
Educational Qualification: Marketing and sales professionals generally will have a degree in sales or marketing. A master's in business administration is generally sought for managers.
Retail and E-commerce Recruitment Insights
No. of Retail companies worldwide |
No. of Retail companies in India |
|---|---|
| 60 million | 15 million |
No of e-commerce companies worldwide |
No of e-commerce companies in India |
| 26.5 million | 19000+ |
Hiring Demand Retail worldwide |
Hiring Demand Retail India |
| High | Moderate |
Hiring Demand E-Commerce worldwide |
Hiring Demand E-Commerce India |
| Very High | Very High |
Top job roles in demand worldwide (Retail) |
Top job roles in demand worldwide (E-Commerce) |
|---|---|
| Store Manager | E-commerce Manager |
| Visual Merchandiser | Digital Marketing Specialist |
| Retail Sales Associate | Web Developer |
| Inventory Specialist | SEO Content Writer |
| Customer Service Representative | UX Designer |
Top job roles in Demand India (Retail) |
Top job roles in Demand India (E-Commerce) |
|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | E-commerce Manager |
| Store Manager | Digital Marketing Specialist |
| Visual Merchandiser | Data Analyst |
| Inventory Control Specialist | Web Developer |
| Cashier | UX/UI Designer |
| Customer Service Representative | Logistics Manager |
| Buyer | Customer Experience Manager |
| Assistant Store Manager | Product Manager |
Top Locations in Retail Hiring in India |
Top Locations in E-Commerce Hiring in India |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru | Bengaluru |
| Mumbai | Mumbai |
| Delhi | Delhi |
| Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| Jaipur | Pune |
| Chennai | Chennai |
| Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad |
| Pune | Noida |
Our Services
Top Government Initiatives for Retail Sector
1
Digital India
2
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
3
BharatNet
4
Start-up India
5
Draft E-commerce Policy
Our Value Proposition
As one of the top retail recruitment services companies in India, the value we offer our clients is unmatched. Here are five reasons why.
1
Market Intelligence
Our market intelligence is unparalleled, and we are guided by market data and insights into pay across roles and benefits offered in the industry.
2
Effective RPO
We provide end-to-end recruitment services, beginning with sourcing to interviewing and onboarding of each candidate.
3
Strategic Recruitment
Our software assists in narrowing down candidates to a selected demographic, experience, or skill sets if required.
4
Workforce transformation
With a combination of guided talent acquisition, restructuring of workforces and reimagining HR activities, we help close skill gaps and increase productivity.
5
AI-equipped
We help build a lean workforce and hire strategies powered by AI and today’s advanced technologies, ensuring that you stay ahead of the curve.
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