Bottega Veneta Senior Merchandiser
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
About Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta is an Italian luxury maison renowned for its artisanal leather craftsmanship and understated aesthetic. As part of the Kering group, the brand operates a global network of boutiques and wholesale partners and combines meticulous savoir‑faire with a contemporary commercial strategy.
Bottega Veneta Senior Merchandiser in Shanghai — responsible for assortment, seasonal buying, store allocation and regional coordination.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead seasonal buying for assigned category, ensuring commercial alignment with global range plans and local market demand.
- Define and implement store assortment allocation and differentiation strategies in collaboration with Store Operations to optimise sales and client service.
- Manage stock consolidation and inter‑store transfers based on weekly sales performance and store replenishment requests.
- Coordinate special and trunk show orders, liaising with headquarters, regional buyers and logistics to secure timely global transfers and deliveries.
- Partner with Visual Merchandising to review window and display plans bi‑weekly and adjust merchandise placement accordingly.
- Prepare merchandise assortments and allocation plans for new store openings according to floor plans and VM blueprints.
- Oversee side‑department category management (furniture, home, watches, sunglasses, fragrances) per buyer guidelines and range plans.
- Develop seasonal product books and training presentations for store teams; produce merchandising presentations (PPT) for launches and push items.
- Compile weekly merchandise sales recaps by department and material group and perform basic sales analysis to inform assortment decisions.
- Conduct market and competitor surveys on seasonal and carry‑over pricing; support sample handling and on‑site events as required.
- Maintain continuous cooperation with regional and local teams to ensure executional consistency across channels and markets.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in merchandising, business, fashion or related discipline.
- Minimum 5–7 years of relevant merchandising or buying experience within luxury fashion or premium retail.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate with cross‑functional and regional stakeholders.
- Highly detail‑oriented, resourceful, proactive and results driven.
- Professional demeanour with strong client‑service orientation.
- Proficient with standard office applications; able to prepare clear, compelling PPT presentations.
Skills
Experience
5–7 years of progressive merchandising or buying experience in luxury fashion or premium retail, with demonstrable exposure to assortment allocation, store replenishment, cross‑regional coordination and new store openings.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in merchandising, business, fashion or related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
The workplace culture prizes artisanal excellence, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, reflecting the maison’s heritage in leather goods. Cross‑functional collaboration and operational rigor are emphasised, with teams working closely across regions to translate creative vision into consistent retail execution.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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