Bvlgari Country Managing Director

About Bvlgari

Founded in Rome in 1884, Bvlgari is one of the world’s most distinctive luxury houses, celebrated for its bold Italian creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and mastery of jewellery, watches, accessories, fragrances, and hospitality. As an employer, Bvlgari offers a refined, international environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a culture of excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and client-centric elegance. The Maison values diverse expertise, from artisanal savoir-faire to retail leadership and corporate functions, and encourages professional growth within the wider LVMH ecosystem. Working at Bvlgari means joining a Roman-born brand with a global vision and an enduring passion for beauty.

Role & Responsibilities

• Shape commercial strategy for the assigned market, including network composition, expansion opportunities, client development, and medium- to long-term business growth priorities
• Drive business development by continuously scouting the market for new locations, strategic partnerships, high-value client opportunities, VIP networks, and relevant local influence platforms
• Accelerate sales and profitability through robust commercial planning, yearly budgeting, marketing activation, performance monitoring, and disciplined execution across channels
• Elevate the client experience by ensuring consistent standards of service excellence, retail execution, after-sales service, and local clienteling initiatives
• Lead and inspire local teams, partnering with Retail Managers, Store Managers, Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, and After-Sales teams
• Champion people development by supporting talent quality, sales excellence, field capability building, and effective use of HR tools
• Ensure strong regional collaboration with Dubai-based leadership, central marketing and sales teams, Business Units, Supply Chain, Finance, and other support functions
• Monitor market intelligence and competition to identify growth opportunities, benchmark performance, and anticipate shifts in client expectations

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in luxury retail, high jewelry, watches, accessories, or premium client-centric businesses
• Proven ability to translate brand ambition into commercial performance and sustainable business growth
• Strong understanding of retail, wholesale, franchise, and mono-brand environments
• Expertise in network development, sales processes, market rules, legal and contractual matters, supply chain, merchandising, and distribution dynamics
• Demonstrated strategic thinking combined with hands-on market execution capability
• Exceptional business acumen and commercial acuity

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in luxury retail, high jewelry, watches, accessories, or premium client-centric businesses, with demonstrated ability to develop and execute commercial strategies in complex market environments. Proven track record of building high-performing teams, driving significant revenue growth, and elevating brand presence in competitive luxury markets.

Education

Not specified

Workplace

Culture

Bvlgari fosters a dynamic, multicultural workplace where Italian heritage, Roman creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship shape every aspect of the employee experience. The Maison encourages entrepreneurship, collaboration, and a passion for excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to a bold luxury vision across jewelry, watches, fragrances, accessories, and hospitality.

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