- Location
- Suwon Gyeonggi-do South Korea
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 26, 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 Store Manager represents Valentino in the market, leads retail performance and clienteling, and develops a high-performing team while ensuring operational and administrative compliance, including AFS. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of senior retail management experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Represent Valentino as a brand ambassador, developing the brand’s visibility and reputation in the market.
- Achieve budgets and targets, driving strategic performance KPIs.
- Promote a couture-service mindset and serve as a role model.
- Foster creativity and a colleague-centric mindset within the team.
- Set the agenda and deliver goals for clienteling, including client engagement, recruitment, retention and upgrading, with particular attention to local clients.
- Design and implement business strategies to develop strategic KPIs, including conversion rate, cross-selling and bags business development.
- Cascade company information regularly and effectively through morning briefings, product and CRM training, and engaging store-board activities.
- Manage the client database impeccably, including client assignments and reassignments.
- Build the strongest team through talent recruitment and retention, ensuring career development and succession plans.
- Coach and develop all team members by managing performance, providing feedback and fostering motivation.
- Ensure correct store operations and compliance with administrative procedures, including AFS.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of senior retail management experience.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of senior retail management experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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