about us

Unlike many recruiting firms, Retail Top Talent, as reflected in the name, is a one-specialty company.

For the past ten years, Shelle Orlansky has emerged as one of the country’s top executive recruiters specializing in the retail industry.   Ms. Orlansky launched a retail division for a boutique executive search firm.  Now, as President of Retail Top Talent Ms. Orlansky will continue in the tradition of placing top level retail executives with some of the most prestigious organizations. Ms. Orlansky has forged a stronghold in the Retail Recruiting realm.  Her track record of success in matching qualified candidates with quality job opportunities will allow Retail Top Talent the opportunity to meet all of our clients’ hiring needs.

Unlike many recruiting firms, Retail Top Talent, as reflected in the name, is a one-specialty company. Ms Orlansky has been working in the retail industry for over 20 years.  She brings her wealth of retail industry knowledge and retail recruiting experience.  Starting out in highschool as a salesperson at Fashion Conspiracy Ms. Orlansky understands what it takes for your company to have a top manager who knows how to drive sales.   As a manager at Neiman Marcus, she worked with an upscale clientele and learned how to work with merchandising and upper management.

Shelle wants to find you top talent in the retail arena who can increase your sales. 

As a buyer at Ballerina Boutique/Allez stores she contributed to their growth in opening thirty stores and when it comes to merchandising executives she understands what it takes to find that top talent that will achieve your company’s highest goals.   Ms. Orlansky  created and started her own business in San Diego County called  Here Comes the Bride in 1989.   She built a business and a clientele from scratch that still exists today.  As a former business owner she understands your need to watch the bottom line.  Ms. Orlansky has worked with customers, employees, owners and companies and worked her way up in the retail trenches.  Her extensive background in retail in merchandising and operations gives Retail Top Talent an in-depth understanding of what companies look for in candidates and what those candidates look for in future employers. Retail Top Talent is designed to attract and place professionals in the following retail positions:

Presidents and COO’s

Vice Presidents in Merchandising, Planning and Operations

Divisional Merchandise Managers and General Merchandise Managers

Buyers and Product Development Executives

Sourcing  and Design Managers, Directors and VP’s

Luxury Managers

Big Box Managers

District and Regional Managers

Retail Human Resources Specialists

Creative Directors and Executives in Marketing

Visual Merchandising- all levels

Rapport is everything in business whether you are a client company or a candidate with top talent. 

People are what it is all about.  We value our business relationships and take pride in the great people we have worked with over the years.  We are all committed to the same goal- achieving business success in the retail arena.  Shelle is delighted to provide you with the services of Retail Top Talent.