BOTTEGA VENETA EMEA Visual Merchandiser

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

How you will contribute:

• Collaborate with EMEA Visual Merchandising Manager to ensure that all 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 organization 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, 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 is 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.