Bvlgari Retail Director Northern Europe
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Aug 6, 2026
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.
Bulgari seeks a Retail Director for Northern Europe based in Munich to lead 10 boutiques across Germany, Austria, Netherlands, and Czech Republic.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and own the retail vision, strategy, and multi-year plan to drive top-line growth and bottom-line profitability across Northern Europe
- Translate strategic priorities into clear objectives, actionable roadmaps, and measurable outcomes for the boutique network
- Scout competition, markets, locations, and touristic flows, proactively proposing bold commercial actions within the region
- Drive, support, and challenge Store Managers on drivers of growth, including client experience, commercial and service KPIs, sales performance, and client development
- Coach and support Store Managers to enhance leadership capability, drive retail transformation, unlock business opportunities, and foster people development
- Partner closely with Human Resources and the Retail Sales Trainer to hire, train, and develop store teams, ensuring training plans reflect both team aspirations and state-of-the-art selling excellence
- Create an inspirational, growth-enabling environment that fosters a positive, high-performance culture across the region
- Partner with other departments to maintain the highest operational standards through a structured, methodical, and solution-oriented approach, e.g., close collaboration with the Marketing team to define tailored network marketing plans
- Build strong, trust-based relationships across boutiques and corporate functions, navigating stakeholder dynamics effectively and aligning diverse parties around common priorities
- Address tensions, performance issues, and cross-functional challenges with sound judgment, diplomacy, and solution-oriented leadership
Qualifications
- University degree or equivalent professional training, combined with significant retail leadership experience in complex and demanding environments
- Minimum 10 years of retail leadership experience
- Strategic and commercially driven leader with a strong command of retail KPIs and the ability to combine vision with execution
- Proven ability to lead through clear objectives, strong accountability, and a consistent focus on results
- Strong relationship builder, able to influence effectively and collaborate across functions, cultures, and levels of seniority
- Demonstrated commitment to developing people, coaching leaders, and building long-term capability
- Confident in handling difficult situations and resolving conflicts with maturity, clarity, and diplomacy
- Structured and methodical in approach, with strong judgment and the ability to navigate complexity with pragmatism and precision
- Highly attuned to luxury aesthetics, brand codes, and excellence in every detail
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of significant retail leadership experience in complex and demanding environments. Luxury sector experience is a strong advantage. Experience in selling high-end products is an advantage. Demonstrated success in driving commercial performance, profitability, and client excellence in a multi-location retail environment.
Education
University degree or equivalent professional training.
Workplace
The role is situated in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
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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