Samuel J. Associates
Specializations
About Agency
Overview
- Founded in 2003 in Delray Beach, Florida by former retail executives and executive search consultants
- Specializes in recruiting for the U.S. retail market with a focus on developing strong client and candidate relationships
- Achieved 2012 Best Places to Work in the Food Industry recognition for their team
- Led by Managing Director Jean Forney, who was named Women of Influence in the Food Industry in 2010 and 2017
- Currently employs 11 staff members with an annual revenue of $15,733,000
Specializations
- Retail industry recruiting across Specialty, Organic, Limited Assortment, and Drug/Convenience formats
- Placement expertise in Produce, Floral, Market Research, and Consumer Insights sectors
- Recruiting for vendor partners in grower/shipper businesses and VOC/CX Solutions
- Deep specialization in food retail, wholesale, and food service industry recruitment
Services & Approach
- Retained and contingency search assignments spanning C-Suite to Store Operations levels
- Recruitment for roles in Merchandising, Category Management, Construction/Store Planning, Marketing, Ecommerce, Information Technology, and Finance
- Placement services for Food Retailers, Wholesale Companies, Market Research firms, and Consumer Insights organizations
- Comprehensive candidate placement from executive leadership to store-level positions in retail and related industries