Bottega Veneta Southern Europe Visual Merchandising Manager

Milan • Italy

Friday, November 21, 2025

Bottega Veneta, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, is renowned for its innovative craftsmanship and commitment to inspiring individuality. Established in 1966 and rooted in Italian culture, Bottega Veneta operates under the umbrella of the global luxury conglomerate Kering. The brand is celebrated for its inclusive ethos and exclusive products, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity.

1. Oversee visual merchandising strategy and execution across seven countries, including Italy, France, Monaco, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey.
2. Manage visual merchandising services for over 45 stores, including new store openings, product launches, and seasonal programs.
3. Ensure compliance with global visual merchandising standards and directives.
4. Coordinate window changes, including product and prop ordering, logistics, and on-site setup.
5. Document and report visual changes with photographic evidence after store visits.
6. Collaborate with the Merchandising team to align visual merchandising execution with delivery schedules and collection planning.
7. Promote brand image through creative and impactful displays.
8. Manage visual displays for special events such as trunk shows, previews, and press events.
9. Lead, coach, and develop a team of five Visual Merchandisers and store teams.
10. Control the visual merchandising travel budget and collaborate with the EMEA Visual Merchandising Manager on budget management.
11. Solve visual merchandising challenges creatively across diverse markets and resort environments.
12. Approve store setup reports to ensure consistency across all Southern Europe stores and resorts.
13. Collaborate with Global HQ on special projects, fashion week setups, and high-profile installations.

1. 5-7 years of experience in visual merchandising within the fashion or luxury sector.
2. Proven leadership and people management skills for cross-country team management.
3. Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
4. Strong analytical and managerial skills.
5. Excellent communication and creative skills.
6. Strong planning and organizational abilities.
7. Attention to detail and knowledge of current trends.
8. Flexibility to travel extensively across Southern Europe.
9. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
10. Self-motivated, energetic, and practical.
11. Proficiency in MS Office and Photoshop.
12. Fluency in English; proficiency in Italian and/or other Southern European languages is advantageous.

1. Leadership and team management
2. Cross-functional collaboration
3. Analytical and managerial expertise
4. Creative and impactful display design
5. Organizational and planning skills
6. Attention to detail
7. Adaptability and flexibility
8. Proficiency in MS Office and Photoshop
9. Multilingual communication

5-7 years of experience in visual merchandising for a fashion retailer or within the luxury sector.

Joining Bottega Veneta offers the opportunity to be part of a global luxury group with endless possibilities for learning and growth. The company is committed to talent development and fostering internal mobility, providing a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Bottega Veneta, under the Kering Group, promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values leadership skills and individual potential. The company is committed to building a diverse workforce, believing that diversity enriches the workplace and fosters adaptability in a changing world.