Giulio, Bottega Veneta

At Kering, we believe that our people are best placed to recruit the best talent.

When Giulio Callegaro, Merchandising Manager for Bottega Veneta in Italy and Spain, heard that the House was seeking a sales assistant in Venice, he immediately thought of his friend Andrea Gabriele. “Andrea is a talented and driven sales assistant with a passion for exemplary customer service. His intricate knowledge of a collection sets him apart and he’s a genuine team player” explains Giulio. “I recommended him to HR via the Refer a Friend program at once.”

The Kering Refer a Friend program is a straightforward and swift recruitment process. Thanks to this program, Andrea went through the necessary recruitment steps in just a few weeks, and is now part of the team at the Bottega Veneta store in Venice. 

“I met Giulio in a previous retail role. When he got in touch to talk to me about this opportunity, I leapt at the chance! The beauty of each Bottega Veneta piece and the heritage of the House have always inspired me.”

The Refer a Friend program empowers employees to play an active role in recruitment. But a feeling of satisfaction when a friend you recommended is hired is not the only benefit. There is also a financial bonus awarded to any employee who successfully refers a friend.