Bottega Veneta Store Manager
Bottega Veneta Store Manager in Hong Kong — lead store operations, drive sales and develop the team for the luxury fashion house.
Overview
Bottega Veneta is an Italian luxury fashion house renowned for its artisanal leatherwork and discreet, modern aesthetic. Founded as a specialist in high-end leather goods, the maison is part of a major luxury group and operates globally with a focus on craftsmanship, creativity and refined client service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day store operations and ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements and brand standards.
- Drive sales performance by coaching the team to meet individual and collective targets, promoting cross-selling and embedding a KPI-driven culture.
- Analyse sales figures and KPIs using available systems to identify opportunities, anticipate challenges and implement corrective actions.
- Own the client experience by cultivating emotional, long-term relationships; ensure comprehensive client data capture and collaboration with the local CRM team for targeted campaigns and events.
- Recruit, develop and motivate store personnel through coaching, delegation, feedback and succession planning to raise individual capability and team accountability.
- Collaborate with local merchandising and store operations teams to support stock movements, visual standards and market feedback.
- Maintain inventory control and support stock management processes to optimise availability and turnover.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership in a luxury retail environment with a track record of delivering and exceeding sales targets.
- Strong commercial acumen and experience using sales KPIs to drive performance improvements.
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills; demonstrated ability to recruit, develop and retain talent.
- Customer-first mindset with a practiced clienteling approach and CRM familiarity.
- Effective communicator able to manage conflict constructively and adapt style to different stakeholders.
- Professional alignment with the brand’s aesthetic and values; discretion and polished personal presentation.
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required; additional regional languages advantageous.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of progressive experience in luxury retail management, with demonstrated success in sales leadership, team development and client relationship management.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in business, retail management, fashion or a related discipline preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Culture
The maison cultivates a discreet, craftsmanship-led culture that values creativity, refinement and client intimacy. The retail environment emphasises high standards of service, collaborative leadership and continual development within a globally recognised luxury brand.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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