What we do
Our business is Executive Search. We recruit for international executive and high-level specialist positions.
We focus on lifestyle markets: industries such as fashion, sports, shoes, jewellery, accessories, cosmetics and home living.
Our expertise is selection. We build on professional research, excellent background knowledge about people, companies and the market and, last but not least, professional diagnostics tools.
We match the right people with the right positions for you. This is what SUITS. stands for.
Why choose us
Having the best people is the key factor in rising above the competition. We seek, find and win over these decision-makers for your business.
In this age of social media, identifying candidates is no longer the problem. The art is in finding the right approach, assessing how they fit and winning them over for a particular role. This is where our expertise lies.
As industry specialists we know the market. We know how the market is developing and what demands this entails for decision-makers. This makes us competent sparring partners – for clients and candidates alike.
Personally we are very well connected and have excellent access to the movers and shakers of the industry. Our systematic approach enables us to complete our searches as efficiently and quickly as possible.
Executive Search clients can participate in SUITS.Connect free of charge on request. This gives our clients exclusive access to the SUITS. candidate network.
We always remain aware of our great degree of responsibility. Discretion, reliability and commitment form the basis of the long-term cooperation for which we strive.
Not least, SUITS. embodies the standard we set for ourselves: that everything fits just right. For the company and the candidate alike. So ultimately everybody wins.
Who loves us
We work for globally active brands and international retailers as well as family businesses and local players. Other clients include fashion industry service providers such as management consultancies, agencies and media as well as private equity firms.
Thorsten Mindermann,
Managing Director, H&M Germany
“I hold Jürgen Müller in high regard as an expert in his field with a large network and an outstanding portfolio. He works very quickly and purposefully and has an open, communicative manner.”
Thomas Schneider,
Managing Partner, Popken Fashion Group
“His great understanding of our specific needs and the close, trusting relationship made working with him a pleasant experience as well as very efficient.”
Andrea Karg,
Founder & Creative Director, Allude
“Working together with SUITS. went smoothly and effectively: we managed to fill an important position at ALLUDE within short time and to our complete satisfaction.”
Alexander Gedat,
CEO, Marc O'Polo*
“As a journalist Jürgen Müller was always reliable, competent and incisive – not the worst qualities for a consultant.”
(* until 2017)
Anita Tillmann,
CEO, Premium Group
“Jürgen Müller enjoys the trust of the industry as a whole. I have never heard a bad word said about him. His enormous network and industry know-how built up over many years offer the ideal conditions for successful cooperation.”
Dr. Bernd Schröder,
CEO, Christ*
“The team was always prepared to go the extra mile for us. This led to excellent appointments.”
(* until 2017)
Dr. Daniel Terberger,
CEO, Katag
“I have known Jürgen Müller since joining the Katag board in 1998. I value him as a brilliant analyst, a competent expert and a sensitive communicator.”
Christoph Rosa,
CEO CBR Fashion Holding*
„Jürgen Müller not only has an immense network but also an excellent understanding for our requirements. Particularly helpful are the meaningful preparations and presentations of the candidates with background information concerning stations as well as motives for changing jobs. Furthermore, we highly appreciate the quick processing of our requests.”
(* until 2016)
What we have done
SELECTED PROJECTS
2019
Division Head
International Sports Brand
Head of Marketing
Retail Chain in the Living sector
Export Manager
Medium-sized Fashion Company
Chief Operating Officer
Retailer
Director Marketing
Fashion Technology Company
CEO
Market leader in office supplies
Centre Director
International Outlet Business
2018
CEO
International Fashion Brand
Head of Product
Premium Womenswear Brand
CEO
Baby equipment brand
Sales Director
International Denim Brand
Marketing Director
Shopping Center Operator
Managing Director Purchasing
International footwear retailer
Head of Marketing
Market leader in office supplies
Sales Director GAS
Baby equipment brand
Managing Director Purchasing, Sales, Marketing
Medium-sized department store company
Head of Buying
Leading menswear retailer
Managing Director Supply Chain
International fashion brand
Head of HR
Fashion retailer
2017
Head of Visual Merchandising
Luxury brand
VP Menswear
Premium US brand
Director Apparel
International multichannel retailer
Deputy Head of Marketing
International footwear retailer
Chief Sales and Product Officer
Menswear specialist
Head of Sales
Trade fair company
Director of Product Management
International fashion retailer
Director of Product & Sales
Trade association
Head of Sales
International optical retailer
Director of Marketing
International fashion retailer
Director of Purchasing/Sales
Department Store in Northern Germany
Brand Manager
German shoe brand
2016
Head of Sales
German multilabel retailer
Head of Franchise Business
Tech start-up
Director of Womenswear Division
German premium brand
Head of Buying Womenswear
Department store
Managing Director Supply Chain
Clothing manufacturer
Head of Buying Menswear and Sports
Department store
Head of Commercial Planning
International multichannel retailer
Head of Visual Merchandising & Store Experience
National Sports retailer
Senior Director of Product Management
International fashion retailer
European Sales Director
Global Luxury brand
Head of Store Experience
Cosmetics chain
Head of Design Womenswear
Premium brand
How we work
Our starting point is usually recruiting for positions with six-figure annual salaries. We generally agree a fixed fee. We only work on an exclusive basis, and not for performance-related compensation.
We only take on mandates we can actually fulfil. Our goal is to complete the project within 90 days. We only work for clients who can keep up with our tempo.
A detailed job profile forms the basis of our work. This factors in current and future requirements due to how the market develops as well as the cultural context of the company. This is where our extensive industry expertise pays off.
We submit a substantiated recommendation. Using tools we have developed ourselves, we are able to see a candidate’s potential as well as their current position. This includes an obligatory, free personality test that supports the professional and personal assessment of candidates by the consultants. We will also gather references on request.
We adopt a systematic and efficient approach. Regular updates ensure maximum transparency. We organise all meetings and travel arrangements.
We donate a fixed percentage of our annual profit to charitable causes. In particular we support a foundation that assists the next generation of talent in the industry, the Wilhelm Lorch-Stiftung.
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Where to find us
SUITS.
Executive Search
Widenmayerstr. 4
80538 München
T +49 89 215 44 67-20
E-Mail: contact@suits-group.com