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RetailTech Recruitment Solutions

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Accelerating Retail Innovation Through Specialist Talent

RetailTech Recruitment Experts for the Future of Commerce

At Live Digital, we help RetailTech companies, e-commerce innovators, and digital consumer brands hire exceptional talent. From automation to analytics, our recruitment expertise powers the technology shaping tomorrow’s retail experience.

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Trusted by SaaS businesses – from scaling start-ups to established market leaders

Connecting commerce, data, and digital innovation

Why Choose Live Digital for RetailTech Recruitment

Retail is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Whether driven by automation, omnichannel experiences, AI personalisation, supply chain digitalisation, or real-time analytics, RetailTech now sits at the heart of commercial success. Hiring the right specialists — those who understand both retail operations and advanced technology — is essential. Live Digital supports RetailTech start-ups, SaaS platforms, and enterprise retailers with recruitment solutions that combine sector insight with digital expertise.

  • Deep understanding of RetailTech, e-commerce, and SaaS recruitment
  • Access to multi-disciplinary talent across engineering, product, data, and commercial functions
  • Proven experience working with both early-stage RetailTech companies and global brands
  • Insight-led approach grounded in digital, technology, and consumer behaviour
  • Recruitment model focused on quality, speed, and long-term value

The Rise of RetailTech: Reinventing the Consumer Experience

RetailTech sits at the intersection of commerce, customer behaviour, and digital innovation. As retailers adapt to shifting consumer expectations, supply chain pressures, and rapid e-commerce growth, technology has become the foundation of resilience and competitive advantage.

Key RetailTech developments shaping the industry include:

 

  1. omnichannel retail and unified commerce platforms

  2. AI-driven personalisation and recommendation engines

  3. digital payments, wallets, and checkout optimisation

  4. supply chain automation, IoT sensors, and real-time tracking

  5. robotics and automation in warehousing and fulfilment

  6. customer data platforms (CDPs) and advanced analytics

  7. retail media networks (RMNs) and ad-driven commerce

  8. AR/VR for immersive shopping and product visualisation

  9. in-store technology: smart shelves, digital signage, and mobile POS

  10. workforce management, scheduling, and retail operations SaaS

RetailTech companies require talent who can blend operational realities with advanced digital capability. Live Digital bridges this gap by connecting retail-forward businesses with engineers, data experts, product leaders, and growth professionals who deliver measurable impact.

UK RetailTech Activity Across Key Regions 

 

The UK is one of the world’s strongest RetailTech markets, with activity concentrated across several major regions. London remains the core hub, home to e-commerce platforms, retail analytics companies, mobile payment innovators, and large-scale consumer technology businesses. Areas such as Shoreditch, Farringdon, White City, and King’s Cross are particularly active for retail data science, AI personalisation engines, and omnichannel SaaS platforms.

 

Across the South East, Surrey, Hertfordshire, and Kent support a mix of retail supply chain technology, automation software, and digital customer experience platforms. Meanwhile, Manchester and Liverpool have grown into significant RetailTech locations, particularly for enterprise commerce platforms, consumer behaviour analytics, and retail operations technology.

 

The Midlands — especially Birmingham and Nottingham — hosts a mix of logistics technology, payments innovation, and retail SaaS tools supporting regional and national chains. Scotland’s Edinburgh and Glasgow are emerging as strong RetailTech contributors, particularly within data analytics, payments, and AI-driven shopper insight.

Our Specialist Expertise

RetailTech requires a blend of technology, data, product, and commercial expertise. At Live Digital, we source talent across engineering roles such as backend, frontend, cloud, DevOps, and software development, where individuals build scalable platforms responsible for personalisation, payments, logistics, and customer engagement. Alongside engineering, RetailTech success depends heavily on data-driven roles — data scientists, analysts, and machine learning specialists who interpret behavioural data, forecasting models, and predictive analytics to drive smarter retail decisions.

 

Product expertise is another crucial pillar of the RetailTech landscape. We support hiring for product managers and product owners who translate user needs, retail workflows, and commercial requirements into clear product roadmaps. UX and design candidates also play a vital role, shaping shopper journeys across web, mobile, and in-store environments. On the commercial side, we recruit growth marketers, partnership leads, customer success specialists, and business development professionals who support the adoption of RetailTech SaaS solutions within retail chains, e-commerce operations, and global consumer brands.

 

Operationally, RetailTech companies also rely on specialists in supply chain optimisation, warehouse automation, digital merchandising, and inventory intelligence. From workforce management SaaS to robotics-led fulfilment systems, we help businesses hire cross-functional professionals who understand the dynamic nature of retail operations.

The Value We Bring to Your Hiring Strategy

Retail + Technology Insight

 

We understand the complexities of retail operations as well as the demands of modern SaaS businesses — enabling us to identify candidates who can operate across both technology and consumer environments.

Privacy, Data & Ethical Considerations

 

We prioritise candidates who understand compliance, GDPR, and data governance — essential for consumer data platforms and retail analytics tools.

Access to Hard-to-Find Hybrid Talent

 

RetailTech roles often require rare combinations of skills — AI experience with retail analytics, e-commerce product expertise with engineering knowledge, or supply chain understanding with data modelling. We specialise in sourcing these hybrid profiles.

Boutique, High-Attention Support

 

As a solo consultancy run by Jacob, Live Digital offers a personalised, high-touch experience from the first conversation to final placement.

SaaS-Driven Retail Expertise

 

RetailTech is built on subscription models and product-led growth. We recruit professionals who understand adoption funnels, churn management, onboarding, and customer lifecycle value.

Key Areas of RetailTech Innovation

1. Omnichannel & Unified Commerce

Connecting online and in-store journeys through integrated retail systems.

 

2. Payments, Checkout & FinTech Enablement

Digital wallets, frictionless checkout, buy-now-pay-later (BNPL), and mobile transactions.

 

3. Supply Chain & Logistics Automation

AI routing, warehouse robotics, inventory precision, and last-mile optimisation.

 

4. AI Personalisation & Customer Experience

Recommendation engines, behavioural forecasting, and customer insight platforms.

 

5. In-Store Retail Technology

Mobile POS, digital signage, smart shelves, and computer vision.

 

6. Retail Media Networks (RMNs)

A fast-growing category where advertising and commerce intersect.

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Partner with Live Digital

Retail is undergoing immense transformation — shaped by consumer demands, digital expectations, and automation breakthroughs. RetailTech sits at the core of this evolution, enabling brands to operate smarter, faster, and more profitably. Live Digital helps RetailTech companies hire exceptional talent across engineering, data, product, and commercial functions — the talent that drives retail innovation forward. Whether you’re building a new retail SaaS platform, scaling an e-commerce technology product, or transforming retail operations with automation, we support your growth with clear, expert-led recruitment. Let’s build the future of RetailTech together.

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    FAQs – RetailTech Recruitment Made Simple

    Answers to the questions founders, hiring managers, and HR teams ask us most.

    What roles do you recruit for in RetailTech?

    Engineering, product, UX, data, commercial, and operational roles across RetailTech and e-commerce SaaS platforms.

    London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hertfordshire, Surrey, and Kent.

    Yes — including early-stage innovators and global enterprise platforms.

    Absolutely — these are central areas of our RetailTech sourcing expertise.

    A boutique consultancy led by Jacob — providing deep insight, accuracy, and personalised recruitment support.

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