Gucci Retail Area Manager Italy

Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Gucci is one of the world’s leading luxury brands. Under the leadership of President and CEO Francesca Bellettini and the artistic direction of Demna, the House continues to redefine luxury and fashion while celebrating creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation. Gucci is part of the global luxury group Kering, which manages renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear. Reporting to the General Manager Southern Europe, the Retail Area Manager drives the implementation and improvement of the retail business strategy. She/he is accountable to drive the sales growth and exploring new business opportunities, acting as an impactful leader working cross functionally to drive and further develop a profitable business.

Responsibilities

Driving implementation and improvement of the retail business strategy; accountable for driving sales growth and exploring new business opportunities; developing a strategy for maximizing sales, revenues and global efficacy; Profit & Loss accountability for costs saving measures and initiatives; proposing innovative strategies to better fit retail business expansion and needs; developing actions, events and partner collaborations; collaborating with external business partners to develop the market; analysing data, KPIs and figures to formulate strategy and propositions; forecasting future sales volumes for maximising profits; studying and interpreting trends to facilitate people and store performance planning; managing and controlling data analysis to drive business results; monitoring detailed sales and stock for each store; monitoring progress of business activities; competitor analysis to improve business performance; supervising inventory management; managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control; collaborating with Retail Operations to ensure store stock optimization; analyzing selling trends; leading, coaching and motivating store leadership teams; working closely with HR and Store Leaders on Recruitment and Talent Management; collaborating with Training to identify training and learning needs; evaluating performance through appraisals and performance reviews; visiting stores to understand business performance and client sentiment; ensuring best in class customer service, quality and safety; creating a culture of ethics and leading by example in observing Gucci policies; executing new store openings; exploiting new business opportunities; collaborating cross functionally to ensure Retail excellence standards are maintained.

Requirements

At least 10+ years of relevant experience in the luxury/fashion industry; Strong understanding of sales in a luxury retail environment; Strong people management skills including being a good communicator & coach and the ability to manage relationships at different levels; Must be a good team player, detail minded, service oriented; Ability to develop strong relationships built on respect and trust; Proficient in Italian and English.

Benefits

Company Car; Annual Target Bonus up to 20% of Gross Annual Salary