Brioni Store Manager
Join Brioni in Beijing as a Store Manager. Lead luxury retail operations, exceed sales targets, and manage a dynamic team. Part of the prestigious Kering Group.
Overview
Brioni, a distinguished Italian luxury menswear couture house founded in 1945, is renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship and sophisticated designs. As part of the Kering Group, a global leader in luxury and lifestyle, Brioni offers an exclusive range of Su Misura garments, sartorial ready-to-wear collections, leather goods, footwear, and eyewear. With a global presence spanning Europe, Asia, and America, Brioni caters to a discerning clientele, including Hollywood elites, heads of state, and business leaders, through its boutiques and select specialty stores.
Role & Responsibilities
- Exceed sales targets set by the company by building and maintaining a strong client base.
- Analyze sales figures and CRM activity to develop immediate and long-range goal plans.
- Oversee in-store promotional displays and customer events.
- Maintain awareness of local and luxury market trends and monitor local competition activity.
- Build relationships with local and VIP clients.
- Showcase exemplary customer service and resolve customer situations diplomatically.
- Adhere to and reinforce the brand’s visual merchandising guidelines.
- Manage store operations effectively while minimizing costs, including headcount and operating costs.
- Lead and motivate staff by setting an exceptional example.
- Take ownership of the recruitment process, including sourcing candidates and conducting interviews.
- Conduct in-store training and coordinate the induction of new staff.
- Carry out yearly appraisals for all staff, providing constructive feedback and setting development objectives.
- Understand staff training needs and liaise with the HR Department to implement training.
- Regularly update staff on business performance and new initiatives.
- Coordinate rotas and overtime, ensuring appropriate cover for absences.
Qualifications
- Strong sales driving capability.
- Good team management skills.
- Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
- Open, passionate, with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Skills
Experience
Proven experience in managing luxury retail operations, with a focus on achieving sales targets and team leadership.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Beijing, Beijing, China — conveniently close to Beijing. There are currently 152 open positions in Beijing on Cerulean, with 2 added recently. Within Beijing, Cerulean currently features 177 open roles, including 2 recent additions. Across China, Cerulean lists 1.773 open roles — 30 of them newly added.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts on luxury products.
Culture
Brioni fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and elegance, where employees are encouraged to embody the brand's commitment to luxury and craftsmanship. The workplace is dynamic and collaborative, with a focus on personal and professional growth.
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.