Bottega Veneta Store Manager

Overview

Bottega Veneta is an Italian luxury house renowned for its artisanal leather goods and discreet, contemporary aesthetic. The brand is part of the Kering group, a global luxury conglomerate that houses multiple maisons and emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship and responsible growth.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day store operations, including open/close procedures, cash management, register and back-office administration while ensuring compliance with brand standards and company policies.
• Drive store sales performance and achieve both store and individual sales targets through strategic merchandising, clienteling and action plans.
• Coach, mentor and develop retail associates to enhance product knowledge, selling skills and career progression; conduct new-hire inductions and ongoing trainings.
• Manage recruiting and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates to meet staffing needs and support succession planning.
• Ensure integrity and quality of client book data and partner with sales staff to generate and execute targeted follow-up and conversion strategies.
• Deliver exceptional client service in line with Bottega Veneta service standards and manage customer relationships with professionalism and discretion.
• Maintain a workplace culture of fairness, dignity and mutual respect and enforce company procedures and visual standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of retail experience in a managerial role, ideally within luxury or premium fashion.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop sales teams to meet commercial objectives.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience driving sales, managing KPIs and maximizing department performance.
• Excellent organizational skills, adaptability and a customer-centric approach.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to represent the brand with professionalism.

Skills

Experience

Minimum of five years' retail experience in a managerial capacity, preferably within luxury or premium retail environments, with a track record of meeting sales targets and developing teams.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in business, retail management or a related field preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Bottega Veneta fosters a culture rooted in craftsmanship, creativity and understated luxury, operating within the Kering group which emphasises talent development and internal mobility. The workplace values diversity and inclusion, encouraging professional growth through mentoring and cross‑brand opportunities.

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