Market Director, Southwest

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 Market Director for the Southwest Region who will report to the Head of Retail, US & Canada as part of our dynamic team. The Market Director is a senior leadership role responsible for developing brand desirability, visibility through awareness in a designated market, penetrating high end clientele and gaining market share through driving commercial performance, cultivating exceptional client experiences and leading high-performing retail teams. This role embodies the brand’s values of craftsmanship and creativity while translating strategic vision into tangible business results.

Responsibilities

Strategize & implement initiatives to gain market share with high-end clients and enhance brand desirability; Develop market-specific actions to influence & embed into high-end local community; Partner with Marketing & Private Client teams to execute impactful brand activations and events; Manage 360 Go to Market strategies rooted in sales acceleration through exclusive product assortment, high-end animations, and VIC growth; Define and execute commercial strategies for the market to ensure sustainable business growth; Own and deliver sales targets, profitability, store productivity and KPI performance; Define and execute market-specific client strategies to attract, retain lifetime value, and grow a high-value client base; Partner with CRM team to leverage data insights and elevate clienteling efforts; Partner with merchandising team to ensure product assortment aligns with client demand and brand strategy; Embrace a continuous improvement mindset to always enhance the client experience; Lead and develop Store Leaders and retail teams to consistently deliver excellence & high performance; Assess people skills and ensure team balance and progression; Identify and nurture top talent, building strong succession pipelines across the market and beyond; Inspire teams to embody the brand’s essence into daily actions across all touchpoints

Requirements

8-12 years of relevant experience; Proven track record of driving significant commercial results in a luxury environment; Strong leadership and team development capabilities, with a passion for people; Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights; Deep understanding of high-touch client strategies and expectations

Nice to have

Preferably in the luxury fashion industry with multi-unit leadership

Benefits

Endless possibilities to learn and grow; internal mobility; leadership development; stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment