Bottega Veneta Client Development Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Clienteling, CRM & VIP Relations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
About Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta is an Italian luxury house renowned for its artisanal leather craftsmanship and discreet, modern aesthetic. The maison is part of the Kering Group and combines a strong creative vision with global retail and wholesale operations, offering career pathways across design, client experience and brand management within a leading luxury conglomerate.
Bottega Veneta (Kering) in London seeks a Client Development Intern (12‑month FTC) to support client activations, events and CRM across Northern Europe.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Client Development Manager in the day-to-day execution of client engagement projects and in-store activations across Northern Europe.
- Prepare event format briefs and coordinate all operational elements for activations (e‑vites, gifts, special visual set‑ups, catering, DJs, etc.).
- Coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders — retail teams, client engagement, visual and operations — to plan and execute events and client experiences.
- Assist in the creation and management of budgets and cost plans; perform accounting follow‑up and ensure invoices and estimates are processed correctly and on time.
- Manage gift ordering and delivery logistics: collect store orders, monitor costs and budgets, and track timely fulfilment.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and bookings for clients and internal teams when required.
- Collect and integrate project data into follow‑up templates and contribute to market research and analysis to identify best practices and client opportunities.
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions and support preparation of presentations and reports for client meetings and reviews.
- Provide general administrative support to the Client Development team, including vendor follow‑up and document management.
Qualifications
- Fluent written and spoken English is essential.
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's program in Business, Marketing, Communications, Luxury Management or a related discipline.
- Passion for fashion and a customer‑centric, omni‑channel mindset.
- Excellent organisational, analytical and attention‑to‑detail skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work autonomously and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
- Flexible, adaptable and resourceful under changing priorities.
Skills
Experience
No extensive professional experience required; previous internships or part‑time roles in retail, events, clienteling, CRM or marketing are advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Luxury Management or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Culture
Bottega Veneta fosters a craft‑led, creative environment within the Kering Group, emphasising talent development, internal mobility and leadership cultivation. The maison values diversity and inclusion, encouraging employees to contribute ideas and grow across international functions.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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