Versace Vice President, Retail & Merchandising
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Executive
- Compensation
- $280,000–300,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 30, 2026
About Versace
Versace is an iconic Italian luxury fashion maison known for bold prints, opulent design and a strong presence across couture, ready-to-wear and accessories. As part of the Capri Holdings group, the brand operates a global network of flagship boutiques and wholesale partners and is recognised for its theatrical merchandising, high-touch client service and aspiration-driven retail environments.
Versace seeks Vice President of Retail & Merchandising in New York. Lead luxury retail strategy and merchandising operations for the Americas region, $280,000–$300,000 annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive retail strategy aligned with Versace's global brand vision
- Oversee visual merchandising standards, store design, and in-store presentation across all retail locations
- Manage retail performance metrics, inventory levels, and supply chain optimization
- Lead, mentor, and develop regional retail teams and store management personnel
- Collaborate with marketing, product development, and wholesale partners to ensure brand coherence
- Monitor market trends, competitive positioning, and consumer preferences to inform merchandising decisions
- Report directly to senior corporate leadership on retail performance and strategic initiatives
Qualifications
- Strategic retail leadership experience
- Proven expertise in visual merchandising and retail design
- Strong P&L management and financial acumen
- Demonstrated success in leading geographically distributed retail teams
- Experience in luxury or premium brand retail environments
Skills
Experience
Extensive retail and merchandising leadership experience in luxury fashion or premium retail environments, with proven track record in managing complex retail operations and visual merchandising strategies.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, or related field; MBA or advanced business qualification preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 280,000 to USD 300,000 per annum.
Culture
Versace boutiques emphasise theatrical presentation, elevated client service and fast-paced, results-oriented retailing. The workplace rewards commercial ambition, polished client engagement and collaborative teamwork within a highly curated luxury environment.
About Cerulean
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