Kering Department Store Manager

Kering is a global luxury group that manages the development of a collection of renowned houses in fashion, leather goods, and jewelry, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and others. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. In 2023, Kering had 49,000 employees and revenue of €19.6 billion.

1. Support each brand in defining the brand strategy in the department store channel.
2. Initiate, drive, and foster business development opportunities.
3. Build and consolidate relationships with landlords.
4. Conduct negotiations with landlords.
5. Monitor brand performance to identify potential improvements.
6. Initiate and foster market intelligence activities.
7. Prepare research and analysis to identify channel trends and customer behaviors.
8. Conduct financial modeling and advise brands.
9. Support the implementation of Kering Department Store strategic initiatives and projects.

1. Knowledge of the luxury and fashion market.
2. Knowledge of the department store sector.
3. English fluency.
4. Good standing.

1. Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
2. Strong analytical skills.
3. Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
4. Flexibility to adapt to urgencies and changing priorities.

Experience in the luxury and fashion market and department store sector is required.

The role is based in Milan, Italy, a vibrant city known for its fashion and luxury industry. Kering fosters a culture of creativity and sustainability, empowering its employees to push boundaries in the luxury sector.