5 jobs in Smartech

At Smartech Retail Group, we do more than just retail – we create destinations of innovation. Across our concept stores globally, customers explore, test, and fall in love with cutting‑edge tech, gaming, and e‑mobility. Now, together with Oddwork, we’re on the lookout for a dynamic Finance Director to take full ownership of our finance function and lead our team into its next transformative chapter. Are you the strategic, hands‑on leader we’re looking for?

This is a high‑impact, on‑site role based at our office in London, where you’ll steer the strategic and operational direction of our finance department. Leading a dedicated in‑house team of six (including accounting, payroll, treasury, and business development roles), your mission is to drive compliance, structure, and profitability while fostering engagement and collaboration across the department. You will work closely with HR and report directly to the CEO/Managing Director.

• Leading and developing the finance team (6 people)
• Owning budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management
• Ensuring compliance with accounting, tax, and legal obligations
• Providing strategic financial insights to the CEO and management
• Overseeing contracts, payroll, and internal financial controls
• Driving improvements in processes, systems, and structure

You’re a confident and experienced finance leader, ready to steer a team through change and growth. With a hands‑on approach and a sharp strategic mind, you know how to unite people, simplify complexity, and spot both risks and opportunities before they appear.

With a proven track record in accounting and restructuring, you bring clarity and structure to every part of the financial function from forecasting and compliance to digital transformation. At Smartech, you’ll be the voice of reason in a company that thrives on innovation and the architect of how finance supports our next chapter.

• 10+ years in senior financial leadership, ideally within retail or fast‑paced international environments
• Proven record in accounting and ERP systems (certified in Xero)
• Experience leading finance teams through periods of change and building structure
• Excellent communication, integrity, and the resilience to stay sharp under pressure

At Smartech Retail Group, we’re on a mission to reinvent the way people discover and connect with technology. Headquartered in London, we operate experience‑first concept stores in some of the world’s most prestigious department stores in some of the world’s most prestigious department stores – from Selfridges and KaDeWe to Rinascente and The Candler building in NYC.

We curate the most exciting innovations in tech, gaming, e‑mobility and lifestyle, and bring them to life through hands‑on experiences that surprise and inspire. We’re not just reshaping the customer journey, we’re redefining what retail can be. If you believe the future deserves better stories, better design, and better energy, you’ll fit right in.

Immediate start preferred

London on site

Permanent with 6-month probationary period

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis

Recruiter Jessica Andersson: (contact for questions regarding the position, not applications)

Smartech is seeking an experienced Finance Director to drive the finance function at our London office. This role involves owning budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management, while leading a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in senior financial leadership, particularly in retail or international environments. Excellent communication skills and a proven track record in accounting are essential.

Immediate start preferred; applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Smartech Retail Group is seeking a Head of Sales to lead the local B2B Partnerships team, drive revenue growth, and oversee the commercial side of the business. This player-coach role involves owning and expanding a portfolio of strategic brand partnerships while guiding and scaling the team, and sitting on the leadership team.

You will work closely with Revenue, Marketing, Product, and Retail to align pipeline, forecast and performance reporting, while setting high standards for client

We are Smartech Retail Group – a destination for innovation at the world’s best department stores. We let people discover, try and play with the latest innovation, gaming, and e-mobility across our experience-led concept stores globally. Because honestly, why should retail be boring? If you want to create immersive experiences and unforgettable memories, this is your chance!

As Head of Sales, you will lead our local B2B Partnerships team, drive revenue growth, and act as a general manager for the commercial side of the business. This is a player-coach role: you will personally own and grow a portfolio of strategic brand partnerships, while leading, coaching and scaling the team that does the same. You will sit on the leadership team and help shape the direction of the business alongside other senior leaders.

• Lead, motivate and develop the local Partnerships (B2B sales) team to consistently hit and exceed targets.
• Sit on the leadership team and contribute to wider business strategy, planning and decision-making.
• Act as a general manager for the commercial side of the business – owning the day-to-day running, performance and culture of the team.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Revenue team to align pipeline, forecasting and reporting.
• Set the standard for client interaction, sales process and account management across the team.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly performance reviews to assess progress and strategise improvements.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on performance, pipeline and market trends.

• Personally own and manage a portfolio of the most important brand partnerships, ensuring continuous engagement, growth and retention.
• Identify, prioritise and secure new business opportunities with direct brands and clients across the tech, gaming and e-mobility sectors.
• Build and maintain a strong B2B pipeline, closing deals that contribute meaningfully to revenue targets.
• Create compelling, data-led sales propositions and presentations using market trends, internal data and case studies.
• Ensure clients receive the highest level of sales, operational customer service and account management.
• Develop and implement the local sales strategy in line with company objectives.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to inform decision-making and identify new opportunities and markets.
• Liaise with marketing, product, retail and operations teams to structure and execute strategic initiatives.
• Develop and embed best practices for client interaction, sales and services across the team.

An experienced commercial leader who has done both – closed big deals personally and built and led high-performing sales teams. You are a goal-oriented, self-motivated people-person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, thriving in a dynamic environment and always ready to roll up your sleeves and get things done. You build robust, enduring relationships with clients and colleagues, and you understand what it takes to grow a business as part of its leadership team.

• Proven track record in B2B sales / business development, with experience managing strategic partnerships and key accounts.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing a sales or partnerships team and consistently hitting revenue targets.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team management skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable operating as a player-coach – owning your own accounts while managing others.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field is good to have.
• Previous experience in retail, tech, gaming or e-mobility is a plus.