Versace Assistant Store Manager
Versace seeks an Assistant Store Manager in Noventa di Piave to drive sales, CRM and store operations.
Overview
Versace is an Italian luxury fashion house celebrated for bold, Italian-infused design and high-fashion lifestyle products. The brand operates globally across ready-to-wear, accessories and fragrances and is part of the Capri Holdings group. Stores emphasize a client-centric, high-performance culture that values creativity, craftsmanship and the professional development of employees.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in developing and executing business plans to achieve qualitative and quantitative sales objectives and optimise store KPIs.
- Continuously analyse sales performance, sell-through and market trends; prepare periodic competitor and product reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead day-to-day team management: set objectives, coach and develop staff, participate in onboarding, conduct briefings and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Drive client relationship management by acting as a brand ambassador, expanding the customer base, and overseeing the team’s CRM and database activities.
- Organise and support in-store and promotional events, liaising with merchandising and PR to maximise customer engagement and sales opportunities.
- Oversee store operations including goods receiving, stock control, backroom organisation, inventory accuracy and shrinkage prevention.
- Ensure store presentation and visual merchandising meet brand standards and participate in VM set-ups.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years’ experience in retail management; luxury retail experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Business preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of specialty retail and store operations.
- Proficient with retail point of sale systems, Microsoft Word and Excel, and email communication.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills with a proven ability to develop clientele.
- Demonstrated team leadership and talent development capabilities, including coaching and onboarding.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organisation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Sales-oriented mindset with a positive, entrepreneurial attitude and the ability to perform under pressure.
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of hands-on retail management experience, preferably within the luxury fashion sector, with exposure to sales reporting, team leadership and store operations.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Business preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Noventa di Piave, Veneto, Italy, with easy access to Venice. 7 luxury roles are listed in Noventa di Piave on Cerulean, 2 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Veneto region, Cerulean lists 238 open positions — 4 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 1.378 open roles in Italy, including 65 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Versace’s workplace blends Italian heritage with a fashion-forward, high-energy environment where creativity and client service are paramount. The brand fosters a supportive, family-oriented culture that encourages professional growth, entrepreneurial thinking and a strong emphasis on team development.
About Cerulean
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