Bottega Veneta Store Manager - Milano La Rinascente

Bottega Veneta – inspiring individuality with innovative craftmanship since 1966. Creativity lies at the heart of all that we do. Born in Vicenza the house is rooted in Italian culture yet maintains a truly global outlook. An inclusive brand with exclusive products Bottega Veneta is as much of a feeling as it is an aesthetic. We are currently seeking a Store Manager to lead our boutiques at La Rinascente in Milan. As a Store Manager, you will have the mission to lead and drive the business at Milan La Rinascente, manage and motivate a diverse team, create a unique client experience to reach sales goals and optimize productivity. This role requires a visionary and dynamic leader with strong business sense, deep expertise in luxury retail, business development, and client engagement.

Responsibilities

Lead and drive the business at Milan La Rinascente; Manage and motivate a diverse team; Create a unique client experience to reach sales goals and optimize productivity; Drive sales, elevate client experience, and inspire a team to uphold the brand’s legacy of craftsmanship and excellence; Guarantee achievement of quantitative Sales and Clienteling targets implementing strategic action plans; Maximize business potential and monitor key business metrics, KPIs, sell-through rates, and product performance; Maintain a luxury environment and ensure execution of Visual Merchandising guidelines; Foster strong, long-term relationships with top clients and VIPs; Partner with HR to attract, recruit, and onboard a high-performing team; Ensure store compliance with company procedures, policies, inventory control, and Health & Safety requirements; Ensure compliance with administrative, financial, and operational procedures; Review store processes to ensure exceptional customer experience throughout the customer journey

Requirements

Previous experience of about 5/7 years in a similar role within Fashion & Luxury Retail contexts; A business-driven professional with a deep understanding of client development and high-end customer service as well as strong sense of luxury; A brand ambassador who embodies the sophistication and heritage of Bottega Veneta and embrace the brand image; Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as strong results orientation; Strong analytical – numerical sensitivity and competence in the management of budget; Talented in managing, inspiring, coaching and motivating a team; Strong communication skills, engaging, positive and team-player mentality; Fluency in English and Italian is mandatory; Visionary and dynamic leader with strong business sense; Deep expertise in luxury retail, business development, and client engagement

Nice to have

Any other language is considered a plus

Benefits

Eligibility to a variable annual bonus linked to the achievement of individual and company objectives; Benefits and initiatives provided in accordance with current company policies and applicable National Collective Labour Agreement; Talent development and internal mobility opportunities; Opportunity to be part of a global Luxury Group offering endless possibilities to learn and grow