Fragrance Retail Talent Acquisition Manager (Sales & Retail Focus)
Location: London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Company: Candles & Oud
Company Description
Candles & Oud is a luxury fragrance house with over 15 years of expertise in sourcing premium Oud ingredients from around the world. Our product range includes candles, reed diffusers, parfums, body care, and home fragrance products, all crafted to deliver a refined and elevated sensory experience.
With a strong foundation and growing retail presence, our focus is on building a brand that stands for quality, consistency, and exceptional customer experience.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to take ownership of recruitment across our retail and head office functions. This is not a purely reactive role. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a consistent pipeline of high-quality talent, particularly within sales and retail, and ensuring we attract individuals who can represent the brand at the highest level.
This role requires a proactive approach to sourcing, strong judgement in assessing candidates, and the ability to partner closely with leadership to improve overall team quality and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
- Proactively identify and approach high-potential candidates within retail and sales environments
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for current and future roles
- Design and implement effective hiring processes that prioritise quality and consistency
- Work closely with hiring managers to understand team needs and improve hiring outcomes
- Lead employer branding initiatives to position Candles & Oud as an attractive place to work
- Ensure a professional and seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in talent acquisition, ideally within retail, luxury, or sales-led environments
- Strong ability to identify high-performing individuals beyond CVs
- Confident in proactive sourcing and direct candidate engagement
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple roles and priorities
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment
Desirable Experience
- Background in luxury retail or fragrance-related sectors
- Experience hiring for customer-facing sales roles
- Exposure to employer branding or recruitment marketing initiatives
Location and Working Style
This is a hybrid role based in London. The position will involve a combination of office work, remote working, and time spent in retail environments to support talent identification and hiring.
If you are interested in building high-performing teams and contributing to the growth of a premium retail brand, we would welcome your application.
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