Bottega Veneta Market Director, California
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $180,000–190,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 4, 2026
About Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta is an Italian luxury house celebrated for artisanal leathercraft, understated elegance and a meticulously curated product offering. The maison is part of the Kering group and operates globally across retail, wholesale and private client channels, combining traditional savoir-faire with contemporary creativity.
Bottega Veneta seeks a Market Director in Costa Mesa, California — lead retail teams, drive commercial growth and deliver exceptional client experiences. $180k–$190k base.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and implement market-specific commercial strategies to grow market share among high-net-worth clientele and enhance brand desirability.
- Own sales targets, profitability, store productivity and KPI performance across the California market; drive results through disciplined P&L management.
- Design and execute 360° go-to-market initiatives including exclusive assortments, high-end activations and VIC growth to accelerate sales.
- Partner with Marketing and Private Client teams to plan and deliver high-impact brand events and local activations that embed the brand into elite communities.
- Collaborate with CRM and merchandising teams to leverage data insights, refine assortment and elevate clienteling programmes.
- Lead, coach and develop multi-unit Store Leaders and retail teams to ensure consistent delivery of the brand’s client experience and operational excellence.
- Identify and nurture top talent; build succession pipelines and promote internal mobility across the market.
- Continuously assess performance and client feedback to implement service and operational improvements that enhance lifetime client value.
Qualifications
- 8–12 years of progressive experience in luxury retail with demonstrated multi-unit leadership.
- Proven record of delivering significant commercial results in a luxury environment, including achieving sales and profitability targets.
- Strong people-leadership credentials with experience developing store leaders and building high-performing teams.
- Analytical aptitude with the ability to translate CRM and sales data into actionable commercial strategies.
- Deep understanding of high-touch client strategies, clienteling and expectations of ultra-high-net-worth customers.
Skills
Experience
8–12 years of relevant experience in the luxury fashion sector, including multi-unit retail leadership and demonstrable success in driving sales, profitability and client development.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, luxury brand management, retail management or a related discipline preferred; advanced degree or relevant executive training is an asset.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Costa Mesa, California, USA, with easy access to Los Angeles.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 180,000 to USD 190,000 per annum.
Culture
Bottega Veneta combines strong artisanal traditions with contemporary creative ambition; the workplace emphasises craftsmanship, discretion and high aesthetic standards. As part of the Kering group, talent development and internal mobility are promoted, with a focus on leadership development and inclusive collaboration.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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