Bottega Veneta Retail Performance Manager

About Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta is a house defined by discretion, exceptional craftsmanship, and a modern vision of Italian luxury. Founded in Vicenza in 1966 and renowned for its signature intrecciato leatherwork, the brand offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a culture where creativity, precision, and innovation are deeply valued. As an employer, Bottega Veneta fosters an environment that respects artisanal heritage while encouraging contemporary expression across design, retail, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, authenticity, and understated elegance, shaping products and experiences that reflect the house’s enduring philosophy: individuality over spectacle.

Bottega Veneta seeks a Retail Performance Manager to lead retail performance analysis, forecasting, goal-setting, CRM initiatives, and strategic planning across the Americas, while managing a Senior Retail Business Analyst. The role is based in New York and offers an annual base salary of $100,000–$130,000 plus a discretionary bonus.

Role & Responsibilities

• Use specialized knowledge of global luxury retail to support, analyze, and drive retail performance across the Americas, achieve brand objectives, and build data-led strategic action plans.
• Develop and coordinate 360° go-to-market strategies for internal leadership and retail audiences; coordinate cross-functional presentations for business reviews, new store openings and network development, and annual budget reviews for executives.
• Research competitive performance and best practices to monitor market share and identify opportunities; implement plans to achieve sales targets.
• Partner with regional retail leadership on weekly business forecasting and hindsight reviews, and with Finance on semiannual sales and network forecasts.
• Analyze current performance trends against strategy, revise in-season sales and profitability plans based on results, and create action plans as needed.
• Partner with Merchandising, Finance, and HR on inventory-control policies and procedures, including transfers, stock movements, and distant sales.
• Analyze sales data and report on key performance indicators by associate, store, and region; implement and maintain projects related to store sales and sales performance management.
• Use analytics and financial information to identify business opportunities, improve processes through advanced analytics, and connect opportunities to broader strategic initiatives.
• Own retail goal-setting and tracking for the zone; partner with HR on monthly commission and bonus calculations; develop retail incentives as needed to boost business.
• Use and develop in-house technology programs and processes to deliver data-driven analysis supporting top- and bottom-line targets.
• Work with local CRM teams to design, analyze, and implement company-specific CRM programs and projects across the Americas; partner with worldwide and local CRM teams on analytics initiatives tailored to local operational needs and resources.
• Collaborate with Merchandising to identify growth opportunities and business challenges during planning, ensure plans meet company objectives, and partner on seasonal product-related KPIs and goals.
• Manage and develop a Senior Retail Business Analyst.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Management, Marketing, Business Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of previous work experience in luxury retail management.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and strong knowledge of retail math; proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with stakeholders across the organization.
• Organizational awareness and flexibility.
• Ability to maintain urgency in a fast-paced environment while effectively prioritizing multiple projects.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of previous work experience in luxury retail management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Management, Marketing, Business Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 100,000 to USD 130,000 per annum.

Culture

Bottega Veneta cultivates a discreet, design-led culture where exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and refined creativity are central to everyday work. As an employer, it offers an environment that values collaboration, precision, and individuality, encouraging teams to uphold the house’s heritage while shaping modern luxury with confidence and purpose.

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