Bottega Veneta Senior Retail Merchandising Manager
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About Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta, a distinguished member of the Kering Group, is renowned for its commitment to inspiring individuality through innovative craftsmanship since its inception in 1966. With roots in Vicenza, Italy, Bottega Veneta embodies Italian cultural heritage while maintaining a global perspective. As an inclusive brand offering exclusive products, it is celebrated for its unique aesthetic and emotive resonance. Kering, the parent company, is a global luxury group that fosters talent development and internal mobility, providing a stimulating environment for professional growth.
Join Bottega Veneta in Milan as a Senior Retail Merchandising Manager. Shape the seasonal product direction for the Ready-to-Wear category within a global luxury group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define the global retail buying strategy for the Ready-to-Wear category, ensuring alignment with brand vision and business objectives.
- Develop strategic assortment frameworks by store cluster, client profile, and regional specificities.
- Lead seasonal collection buying strategy presentations to regional teams.
- Coordinate pre-buy meetings and collection walkthroughs with regional stakeholders.
- Consolidate and validate regional buying proposals in alignment with worldwide assortment strategy.
- Analyze global retail performance and provide recommendations to optimize assortment and in-season actions.
- Monitor product lifecycle and contribute to end-of-season analysis and carry-over selections.
- Collect market feedback to identify local needs and client preferences.
- Define and implement in-season actions to maximize sales and reduce stock risk.
- Collaborate with Visual Merchandising to align product strategy with in-store execution.
- Conduct regular store visits to monitor product performance and gather insights.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in merchandising, ideally within the luxury segment and Ready-to-Wear.
- Proven analytical mindset and strong numerical skills.
- Confident public speaker capable of presenting to large audiences.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Deep understanding of the luxury customer and market dynamics.
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 5 years in merchandising, with a focus on the luxury Ready-to-Wear segment.
Workplace
The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Benefits
Bottega Veneta, as part of the Kering Group, offers a stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. The company is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and promoting internal mobility.
Culture
Bottega Veneta thrives on creativity and individuality, fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity in all its forms. As part of the Kering Group, the brand promotes leadership skills and encourages employees to reach their full potential in a dynamic and fulfilling environment.
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