Bottega Veneta Store Manager
Join Bottega Veneta in Manchester as a Store Manager at Selfridges Exchange. Lead a new team, drive sales, and uphold luxury standards in a dynamic environment.
Overview
Bottega Veneta, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, is renowned for its innovative craftsmanship and commitment to individuality since 1966. Rooted in Italian culture and part of the prestigious Kering Group, Bottega Veneta offers a global perspective while maintaining its exclusive allure. As an employer, the brand fosters a culture of creativity, collaboration, and professional growth, providing a dynamic environment for talent to thrive.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead sales performance by actively engaging on the selling floor, driving customer satisfaction, and thriving in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Develop and execute action plans to achieve sales targets, P&L goals, and KPIs, while analyzing performance and ensuring follow-up with HQ initiatives.
- Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain top talent by fostering a positive work environment, coaching teams, managing individual development, and creating structured growth plans.
- Build strong client relationships, oversee clientelling strategies, manage VIPs and top clients, and ensure an exceptional luxury customer experience.
- Promote and uphold the brand culture, values, and qualitative standards internally and externally, ensuring consistent service excellence.
- Ensure the store environment, visual merchandising, team behavior, and overall atmosphere fully align with brand and corporate standards.
- Monitor market trends, competitors, and local business activity, sharing insights with staff and leadership to remain competitive and relevant.
- 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, stock management, 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.
- Certified coaching and leadership skills would be highly advantageous.
Skills
Experience
Significant experience in luxury retail with a proven track record in managing a store with 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 543 active listings on Cerulean, 18 of which are new. In UK as a whole, Cerulean currently features 570 open positions, with 19 posted this week.
Benefits
Bottega Veneta offers a collaborative and innovative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development within the Kering Group.
Culture
Bottega Veneta's culture is deeply rooted in Italian heritage, emphasizing individuality, creativity, and collaboration. The brand encourages the expression of new ideas and values consistency, trust, and transparency. As part of the Kering Group, Bottega Veneta is committed to social responsibility and nurturing diverse talents.
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.