Southern Europe Visual Merchandising Manager
Join Bottega Veneta in Paris as the Southern Europe Visual Merchandising Manager, overseeing strategy across seven countries. Part of the Kering Group, offering growth opportunities in luxury fashion.
Overview
Bottega Veneta, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, is renowned for its innovative craftsmanship and commitment to individuality. Established in 1966 and rooted in Italian culture, the brand operates globally with a focus on inclusivity and exclusivity in its product offerings. As part of the Kering Group, Bottega Veneta benefits from the resources and prestige of a leading luxury conglomerate, offering employees opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic and diverse environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee visual merchandising strategy and execution across seven countries, including Italy, France, Monaco, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey.
- Manage visual merchandising services for over 45 stores, including new store openings, product launches, and seasonal programs.
- Ensure compliance with global visual merchandising standards and guidelines.
- Coordinate window changes, including product and prop ordering, logistics, and on-site setup.
- Collaborate with the Merchandising team to align visual merchandising execution with delivery calendars and collection planning.
- Promote brand image through creative and impactful displays.
- Manage visual displays for special events such as trunk shows, previews, and press events.
- Lead, coach, and motivate a team of five Visual Merchandisers and store teams.
- Control and manage the visual merchandising travel budget in collaboration with the EMEA Visual Merchandising Manager.
- Collaborate with Global HQ on special projects and high-profile installations.
- Document and report visual changes with photos after store visits.
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in visual merchandising within the fashion or luxury sector.
- Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to manage a cross-country team.
- Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and creative abilities.
- Attention to detail and knowledge of current trends.
- Flexibility to travel extensively across Southern Europe.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Photoshop.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Italian or other Southern European languages is advantageous.
Skills
Experience
5-7 years of experience in visual merchandising for a fashion retailer or within the artistic/luxury sector.
Benefits
Employees are offered opportunities for growth and development within a global luxury group, fostering talent development and internal mobility in a stimulating workplace environment.
Culture
Bottega Veneta, as part of the Kering Group, is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company values leadership skills and encourages employees to reach their full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment. Diversity in all its forms enriches the workplace, promoting a culture of innovation and adaptability.