BOTTEGA VENETA Retail Facilities Specialist

We are currently seeking a Retail Facilities Specialist as part of our dynamic team in Milan.

How you will contribute?

• Manage and control hard and soft services in EMEA Network (technical equipment maintenance, cleaning and gardening service)
• Plan and execute Facility and Maintenance planned maintenance (ordinary and extraordinary)
• Control correct execution of the service agreements for maintenance activities and keep them up-to-date in collaboration with Legal dept
• Organize tendering processes to evaluate the best contractors/stakeholders in the market under the drive of the Facilities Manager
• Manage procurement and orders and of all necessary services, materials and equipment
• Manage and archive necessary documentation for all the equipment and local regulations
• Coordinate and execute all architectural, construction and millwork activities for extraordinary interventions, including cost-plan reporting
• Periodic site inspections in the stores to ensure the highest standard in stores’ aspects and to check execution of planned and extraordinary maintenance activities
• Support EMEA Architectural dept for Action Plan execution
• Coordinate and execute local warehouses’ new openings, including site surveys, selection of contractors/tendering, project management and construction, handover of the unit to Retail
• Coordinate and execute stores’ closures according to store network developments including organizing all the necessary activities and coordinate with Retail Operation team
• Be the first point of contact with the stores’ staff and collaborate with Retail Operation dept for any issues which may occur in the network related to Facilities aspects
• Collaborate with Group’s EMEAI Store IT dept in order to facilitate and resolve issues related to the infrastructure/network equipment and integrate new technologies in the network according to IT plan (technical support)
• Collaborate with H&S manager to ensure compliance with local regulations, organizing all the necessary activities for rectifications and technical support
• Actively propose smart solutions and collaborate with Group’s Facilities shared services, under the drive of the Facilities Manager

Who you are?

• Degree in Architecture or Engineering
• 3/4 years experience in a similar position within a retail environment
• Languages: Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
• Other languages (French and/or German and/or Spanish) are a plus
• Must have excellent scheduling skills
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Multitasking, able to quickly shift from planning to admin/management
• Extremely organized, detail oriented and deadline-oriented;
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AutoCAD;
• Excellent understanding of design drawings and project documentation;
• Knowledge of standard quality for means, methods and materials in construction and millwork required for a luxury environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Frequent travel required

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.