Summary

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.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Visual Merchandiser that will report directly to the EMEA Wholesale Franchise Director and functionally to the EMEA Visual Merchandising Manager as part of our dynamic team in Milan.

How you will contribute?

• Collaborate with EMEA Franchise Area Manager to ensure that all franchise stores within the remit are aligned to Bottega Veneta’s brand image guidelines when implementing collections and completing in-store merchandising.
• Build strong relationships with the teams and dedicate time in stores to ensure that the brand’s image and VM directives are consistently met.
• Support the implementation and execution of visual merchandising standards across the region, in line with brand guidelines.
• Coach the store teams through VM training and remote support.
• Partner closely with the Franchise Area Managers and Partners to ensure alignment across VM and Retail.
• Monitor, feedback and escalate accordingly with regards to the impact of VM actions on the business.
• Prepare visual merchandising photo reports and taking care of the organisation and distribution of VM tools.
• Provide support to stores required to adapt visual merchandising standards to their environment
• Work collaboratively with the AM to support the delivery of business results through VM specific approaches.
• Participate in the coordination and set-up of new locations from a VM perspective.
• Provide support in new openings as well as refurbishment in liaison with Store Planning and AM
• Overlook and coordinate all visual projects in the area including windows, store planning installations and pop ups, including pre payment and logistic flows
• When required to provide support with showroom and DOS VM set up

Who you are?

• Minimum of 3 years experience as VM, store or office based.
• Fluent English, any other language are welcome.
• Good knowledge of luxury retail, more specifically within third parties accounts across EMEA region
• High sensitivity and understanding of product categories and the region’s luxury market
• Ratio: 80% field work, implementing and overseeing the brand guidelines in stores; 20% office-based, completing training and monitoring VM activity within the region
• Proficiency in Office package and Adobe Suite
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in the field, with a detail orientated approach
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to work with tight deadlines.
• Willingness to participate in innovative projects.
• Flexibility on traveling.
• Great team spirit, resilience, self drive.

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2024-02-01

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Bottega Veneta S.R.L