Bottega Veneta Retail Manager
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Posted
- Mar 26, 2026
About Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta is an Italian luxury house renowned for its artisanal leather goods, ready-to-wear and accessories. Operating globally within the Kering group, the brand is recognised for understated luxury, craftsmanship and a culture that privileges creativity, discretion and product excellence. As an employer it emphasizes retail excellence and the development of talent across flagship and department store environments.
Bottega Veneta Retail Manager in Seoul — lead area sales, store operations and people development for luxury fashion retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver the area's sales targets and manage sales performance across assigned stores
- Define and execute store network, headcount and OPEX plans to optimise profitability
- Drive category-by-category sales growth in alignment with company strategy
- Empower, coach and develop Store Managers (SMs); delegate responsibility and promote accountability
- Recruit, motivate and retain retail teams while ensuring collaboration and information sharing across the area
- Ensure efficient use of CRM for clienteling and maintain excellence in customer service according to PRID standards
- Manage stock optimisation and inventory allocation to maximise sell-through
- Conduct competitor analysis, perform mystery visits and translate insights into coaching actions
- Build and maintain effective relationships with department store partners and other external stakeholders
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years' experience in retail within fashion and accessories
- At least 5 years' experience in a retail management role in fashion and accessories
- University degree
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Skills
Experience
Extensive retail experience in fashion and accessories with a minimum of 10 years in the industry and at least 5 years in retail management overseeing multi-store operations, budgets and people development.
Education
University degree
Workplace
This position is based in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
Culture
The brand fosters a culture of artisanal excellence, discretion and creativity consistent with luxury heritage. Teams operate in a high-touch retail environment that values craftsmanship, professional development and international mobility within a global luxury group.
About Cerulean
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