Bottega Veneta Store Manager

Location
Employment Full-time
Seniority Manager
Posted Jan 26, 2026

Join Bottega Veneta in Manchester as a Store Manager at Selfridges Exchange. Lead a new team in luxury retail, driving sales and customer satisfaction.

Overview

Bottega Veneta, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, has been inspiring individuality with its innovative craftsmanship since 1966. Originating from Vicenza, Italy, the brand is deeply rooted in Italian culture while maintaining a global perspective. As part of the Kering Group, Bottega Veneta is committed to fostering creativity, inclusivity, and professional growth, offering a dynamic environment where diverse talents can thrive.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead sales performance by actively engaging on the selling floor and driving customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and execute action plans to achieve sales targets, P&L goals, and KPIs, ensuring alignment with HQ initiatives.
  • Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain top talent, fostering a positive work environment and managing individual development.
  • Build strong client relationships, oversee clientelling strategies, and ensure an exceptional luxury customer experience.
  • Promote and uphold the brand culture, values, and qualitative standards internally and externally.
  • Ensure the store environment, visual merchandising, and team behavior align with brand and corporate standards.
  • Monitor market trends, competitors, and local business activity, sharing insights with staff and leadership.
  • Provide clear, high-quality reporting and feedback to HQ and communicate key local insights to senior management.
  • Oversee operational excellence, including administration, safety, legal compliance, inventory, and asset protection.
  • Continuously challenge and optimize processes.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in luxury retail.
  • Successful experience in a managerial position with a turnover of at least £6m.
  • Strategic mindset and high sensitivity to customer experiences and loyalty.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills and persuasiveness. Precision and organizational skills. Adaptability, openness, and risk-taking. Certified coaching and leadership skills are advantageous. Proficiency in computer skills, including Word and Excel.

Experience

Significant experience in luxury retail with successful managerial experience overseeing a turnover of at least £6m.

Workplace

This position is based in Manchester, England, UK. Cerulean lists 21 open roles in Manchester. The broader England area accounts for 544 active listings on Cerulean, 15 of which are new. In UK as a whole, Cerulean currently features 571 open positions, with 16 posted this week.

Benefits

Bottega Veneta offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, fostering creativity and innovation within the luxury fashion industry.

Culture

Bottega Veneta's philosophy emphasizes individuality and self-confidence, encouraging the expression of new ideas within a framework of professional freedom. As part of the Kering Group, the company is committed to social responsibility, Italian heritage, and nurturing diverse talents through collaboration and transparency.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.