Elite AI & eCommerce recruitment agency connecting the UK’s fastest-growing eCommerce brands with the talent that drives growth. We’re not here to just shuffle CVs. We’re here because we know that the right person in the right seat is the difference between a brand that plateaus and one that takes off.
Elite is the UK's dedicated AI & eCommerce recruitment agency. We help companies build high-performing digital teams while empowering professionals to grow impactful, long-term careers. We don't cover every sector, we go deep in one. That means when you brief us on a role, we already know the landscape, the talent pools, and the benchmarks.
Whether you're a pure-play retailer, a multichannel brand, a marketplace operator, or a fast-scaling DTC start-up, we have placed talent at every level - from individual contributors to C-suite.
Every discipline that powers a modern AI or eCommerce operation, we recruit across all of them. We don't just look for "digital" people; we find the specialists who actually understand the mechanics of online growth.
01
Trading & Merchandising
Online merchandisers, trading managers, AI Specialists, eCommerce Managers, and heads of trade who understand how to drive revenue through a digital storefront.
02
Digital Marketing
Paid media, SEO, CRM, email, affiliate, and growth specialists with proven track records in eCommerce environments.
03
Tech & AI Engineering
The builders behind the brand. From Shopify and Magento developers to Solution Architects, AI Engineer and Tech Leads who ensure your platform is fast, functional, and future-proof.
04
Data & Analytics
Analysts, data scientists, and BI specialists who translate customer and trading data into commercial decisions.
05
UX, Product & CX
Product managers, UX designers, conversion rate specialists, and customer experience leads shaping the end-to-end journey.
06
Leadership & C-Suite
Head of eCommerce, Chief Digital Officers, and VP-level talent. Discreet, search-led recruitment for the heavy hitters who define the strategy and drive growth.
How We Work
Our Process
— 01
Brief & Discovery
We start with a deep-dive into your business, culture, and the commercial need behind every role. No generic briefing forms.
— 02
Talent Mapping
We proactively map the market not just who's looking, but who's the right fit. Our eCommerce network spans the entire UK.
— 03
Curated Shortlist
You receive a refined shortlist of pre-qualified, interview-ready candidates, typically within 7 working days.
— 04
Offer & Onboard
We manage the offer process, counter-offer navigation, and stay engaged through the start date and well beyond.
Client Stories
What Our
Clients Say
"
Elite didn't just fill a vacancy, they understood our brand, our customers, and what good looks like in our trading team. Best Head of Trading we've ever hired.
Sarah Mitchell
CEO, premium fashion retailer · London
"
We'd been trying to hire a Senior Product Manager for four months through other ecommerce recruitment agencies. Elite delivered a shortlist of three exceptional candidates inside a week.
James Okafor
CPO, DTC health brand · Manchester
"
Their knowledge of the eCommerce technology space is impressive. They found us a Head of Engineering who hit the ground running from day one.
Rachel Huang
CTO, marketplace platform · Birmingham
For Candidates
Looking For
Your Next
eComm Role?
Whether you're actively looking for your next eCommerce job or simply open to the right opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. We work with professionals across all levels, from Machine Learning Engineers to Senior Head of eCommerce leaders.
We'll only ever put you forward for eCommerce & AI roles that genuinely fit your ambitions, salary expectations, and working preferences. We’re a specialist eCommerce recruitment agency that actually cares about your career, and we'll navigate you straight to the roles and brands that others simply don't have access to.
Exclusive Opportunities
Access roles that are never advertised publicly, briefed to us directly by hiring managers.
Career Counsel
Honest, informed market guidance from consultants who genuinely know eCommerce & AI.
Total Discretion
Your details are never shared without your explicit consent. We protect your search completely.
Everything you need to know about working with the UK's specialist eCommerce recruitment agency.
An eCommerce recruitment agency specialises in finding, vetting, and placing talent specifically within the eCommerce industry. Unlike generalist recruiters, a dedicated eCommerce recruitment agency understands the difference between a strong trading manager and an average one - knowing the technology stacks, salary benchmarks, and career paths across every digital discipline. We handle the full process: briefing, market mapping, candidate assessment, and offer management, so you hire faster and with more confidence.
Generalist recruiters cover dozens of sectors - when briefed on a Head of eCommerce role, they're starting from scratch. A specialist eCommerce recruitment agency already knows the talent pools, the active and passive candidates, the realistic salary ranges, and what good looks like in each role. The result is a faster shortlist, better-fit candidates, and a higher chance of a long-term hire.
For most mid-to-senior eCommerce roles, we deliver a curated shortlist of pre-qualified candidates within 7 working days of taking a brief. Total time-to-hire depends on your internal interview process, but the majority of placements complete within 4–6 weeks. Director and C-suite roles run slightly longer due to the discreet, search-led approach they require.
We recruit across every function that powers a modern eCommerce operation: trading and merchandising, digital marketing (SEO, paid media, CRM, affiliate), tech and engineering (Shopify, Magento, Solution Architects), data and analytics, UX and product, supply chain, and leadership up to Chief Digital Officer level. If it sits inside an eCommerce business, we recruit it.
Yes. We place talent across the entire UK - from London-based pure-play retailers to multichannel brands in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and beyond. Our candidate network spans the full UK market, and we recruit for office-based, hybrid, and remote eCommerce roles depending on your requirements.
Fees are charged as a percentage of the placed candidate's first-year salary, agreed upfront before any work begins. The rate varies by seniority and specialism. We're transparent from the first conversation - no hidden costs, no surprises. Get in touch to discuss your specific hiring needs and we'll give you a clear picture of what's involved.
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