Bvlgari Store Director
- Location
- Palm BeachFloridaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $150,000–170,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- May 17, 2026
About Bvlgari
Bulgari (Bvlgari) is an Italian haute-joaillerie and luxury maison renowned for its jewelry, watches and accessories; it operates globally within the Watches & Jewellery business group of LVMH. The brand is recognised for its craftsmanship, refined design language and client-centric retail environments, offering career paths across boutique operations, merchandising and corporate functions.
Bulgari seeks a Store Director in Palm Beach, FL to lead boutique operations, sales and team development.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the Palm Beach boutique to achieve sales budgets and qualitative KPIs, continually monitoring performance and adjusting tactics.
- Define and execute annual store strategies, refreshed quarterly and aligned with the Regional VP of Retail (East).
- Develop and implement business plans in collaboration with cross‑functional partners (merchandising, retail operations, corporate teams).
- Analyse category performance with Merchandising and recommend assortment, promotional and pricing actions to maximise sell‑through.
- Use available reporting tools to inform business reviews with the team and corporate stakeholders.
- Coach, inspire and develop direct reports to elevate individual performance and prepare talent for advancement.
- Ensure consistent application of Bulgari selling standards, visual merchandising guidelines and exceptional client service.
- Manage payroll and staffing to meet financial targets, maintain scheduling, and sustain a contingency plan for unexpected absences.
- Partner with Retail Operations on loss prevention, inventory control and compliance with store processes and policies.
- Build and execute a client development strategy to convert transactional customers into long‑term clients and monitor local market trends and competitor activity.
- Cultivate external relationships with mall management and local partners to enhance the store’s market presence.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in luxury retail or direct experience with high‑end jewellery/watches.
- Proven managerial experience with a track record of hiring, performance management and talent development.
- Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and engage local marketing/media ecosystems.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience creating actionable business plans and managing store P&L levers (staffing, discounts, inventory).
- Flexible availability to work retail hours including weekends and holidays.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and aptitude to learn proprietary store operation systems.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of progressive experience in luxury retail or with luxury products, including demonstrated leadership of retail teams and responsibility for store P&L, merchandising collaboration and client development.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, retail management, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience in luxury retail will be accepted.
Workplace
This position is based in Palm Beach, Florida, USA, within easy reach of Miami.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 150,000 to USD 170,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical benefits; 401(k) eligibility; paid time off benefits
Culture
Bulgari fosters a heritage-driven, client‑first retail culture that values craftsmanship, refined hospitality and team development. As part of the LVMH group, the maison emphasises high standards, cross‑functional collaboration and opportunities for career progression within luxury retail operations.
About Cerulean
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