Brioni Korea Retail Manager

You will report to the WW Retail & Client Director and will be responsible for leading and optimizing Brioni’s retail operations in Korea, consisting of three shop-in-shops locations within Department Stores. You will ensure the achievement of quantitative (turnover, KPIs) and qualitative (brand representation, client experience, people development) objectives, fully aligned with the Company’s global retail strategy and brand standards. As the senior retail leader in the market, you will play an instrumental role in strengthening Department Store partnerships, developing high performing teams, and delivering superior luxury client experience tailored to the Korean market, while acting as the primary interface of the Kering Group for the Region and coordinating all interactions with local stakeholders and HQ functions.

Responsibilities

Lead and optimize Brioni's retail operations in Korea (three shop-in-shops within Department Stores); Ensure achievement of quantitative and qualitative objectives aligned with global retail strategy; Define and execute action plans to maximize sales performance, productivity, and profitability; Conduct regular business reviews with Store Managers and Store teams; Monitor sell through, stock levels, merchandising effectiveness, and seasonal performance with Merchandising and Supply Chain; Ensure consistent visual merchandising and brand standards; Lead strategic development and execution of Trunk Shows; Act as main point of contact for Department Store partners and negotiate agreements with HQ; Coordinate calendars, activities, and in-store initiatives with Department Stores; Lead, coach, and develop retail teams; Oversee talent assessment, performance management, succession planning; Ensure product knowledge, selling excellence, and customer-centric behaviors; Build high-performance culture; Ensure high standards of client experience tailored to Korean luxury customer; Monitor service quality, CRM execution, and client engagement; Act as brand ambassador for Brioni's identity, values, and craftsmanship

Requirements

Strong background in luxury retail, with specific expertise in Department Store environments; Minimum 10 years of experience in Retail leadership roles; Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze performance and translate insights into actions; Proven leadership and people development skills; Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation retail environment; Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities; Fluent in English; Korean language fluency required