Burberry Department Manager

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Supervisor
Posted
Jul 17, 2026

About Burberry

Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.

Burberry Department Manager role in Serravalle, Italy. Lead a 39-strong team, drive sales and deliver luxury customer experiences.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in driving category performance and achieving commercial objectives
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of sales professionals to deliver exceptional luxury customer experience
  • Provide real-time feedback and performance coaching to strengthen individual and team effectiveness
  • Monitor sales performance, identify opportunities and implement actions to optimize results
  • Champion Burberry behaviours and standards, fostering an inclusive and high-performing team culture
  • Collaborate with store leadership to ensure smooth operations and consistent execution across the business

Qualifications

  • Previous experience leading teams within a retail, luxury or customer-focused environment
  • Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop others
  • Commercially minded with a proven ability to drive performance and achieve business goals
  • Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and building lasting client relationships
  • Confident communicator who works effectively across diverse teams and functions

Skills

Team leadership Performance coaching Sales management Commercial acumen Customer experience Cross-functional collaboration People development

Experience

Previous experience leading teams within a retail, luxury or customer-focused environment is required.

Workplace

The role is situated in Serravalle Scrivia, Piedmont, Italy — conveniently close to Milan.

Culture

Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.

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.

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Burberry

Burberry Department Manager

Serravalle Scrivia, Italy

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