- Location
- Seoul Seoul South Korea
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
About Valentino
Founded in Rome in 1960 by Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti, Valentino is an Italian luxury house distinguished by its couture heritage, expressive elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Spanning haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories, the Maison unites artisanal expertise with contemporary creative ambition. As an employer, Valentino offers a professional setting where design, atelier craftsmanship, merchandising, retail and corporate functions contribute to a globally recognised identity. Its teams translate a rich Roman legacy into collections and client experiences, making the house a compelling environment for professionals drawn to the interplay of cultural heritage, meticulous execution and evolving expressions of luxury.
The Valentino Store Manager leads boutique performance, clienteling, brand visibility and operational compliance while recruiting, coaching and developing the team. The role requires at least 2 years of senior retail management experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as a brand ambassador to develop the brand’s visibility and reputation in the market.
- Achieve budgets and targets, and drive strategic performance KPIs.
- Promote a couture-service mindset and act as a role model.
- Foster creativity and a colleague-centric mindset within the team.
- Set the agenda and deliver business goals.
- Implement clienteling strategies to engage, recruit, retain and upgrade clients, with close attention to local domestic clients.
- Design and implement business strategies to develop strategic KPIs, including conversion rate, cross-selling and bag business development.
- Cascade company content regularly and effectively through morning briefings, product and CRM training, and engaging store-board animations.
- Manage the client database impeccably, including client assignment and reassignment.
- Recruit and retain talent, building a strong team and ensuring career development and succession plans.
- Coach and develop all team members, manage performance, provide feedback and foster motivation.
- Ensure correct operations and compliance with all administrative procedures, including AFS.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of senior retail management experience.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years of senior retail management experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
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Culture
Valentino’s workplace culture is rooted in its Roman couture heritage, combining creative expression with exacting craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Its professional environment brings together design, atelier and business expertise around a shared ambition to interpret the Maison’s distinctive identity through a contemporary vision of luxury.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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