BOTTEGA VENETA Retail Manager Middle East

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BOTTEGA VENETA Retail Manager Middle East

locationsDUBAI time typeFull time posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago job requisition idR128412

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.
We are currently seeking a Retail Manager as part of our dynamic team in the Middle East Region, based in Dubai.

Job Description

How you will contribute:
The Retail Manager, reporting to the General Manager Middle East, assumes the responsibility for the oversight of the retail network in UAE, Kuwait, KSA and Qatar. Tasked with the inspiration, leadership, and cultivation of the team, their primary objectives include the achievement of sales and profitability targets, the provision of elevated service to clients, and the formulation of retail and sell-out strategies in accordance with international directives and local objectives. The Retail Manager is entrusted with the creation, establishment, and maintenance of highly proficient teams distinguished by exceptional execution.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
Leadership and People Management
Convey the Bottega Veneta vision and mission, corporate message in an engaging way, motivate and inspire the team
Identify & develop talents through setting development plan, coach and give feedback
Provide coaching to Store Manager on their management skills
Establish an effective and regular communication channels to engage the team
Create and promote a positive and energetic working environment.
Ensure regular store new joiners follow up and collect feedback from Store Manager on their performance
Conduct the team's Performance Management and make sure relevant actions plans are set
Client and service management
Up keep store service standard by educating store teams to have excellent client service culture
Ensure the stores develop and elevate their client base and propose in store engagement plan to maximize results
Create individual specific store "customer relationship building" tactics to surprise customers
Motivate the team to achieve CRM KPI
Follow up with Store Manager on customer complaint handling, ensure excellent service is provided to customers, and handle escalated complaints as needed
Sales Management
Identify and maximize the business of their Area and achieve the Area Sales targets
Set the monthly store targets
Identify the retail category opportunities in order to propose special incentives
Define, propose, identify correct staffing for the Stores
Analyze sales data, investigate the reason behind, plan and execute follow up to enhance sale performance
Consolidate and share best practice amongst retail network
Collaborate with merchandising and visual merchandising team on product forecasting to meet customers need and maximize sales potential
Be aware of competitors activity, conduct Mystery Visits on competitors, develop effective networking across the Area
Retail Operation
Uphold respect of Bottega Veneta’s standards and procedures (visual, merchandising, maintenance, grooming, stock, etc.) and ensure operation excellence
Ensure stock organization, accuracy and availability within the Area
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.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 7 years experience in luxury retail in the GCC region (UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait).
• Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus
• In depth understanding of Luxury Retail, Client experience and selling strategies
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate, show adaptability
• The ability, drive and desire to deliver outstanding results
• Ability to lead and develop an important retail business including multichannel stores
• Coaching skills to train and motivate Regional Retail Teams

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2024-04-09

Schedule

Full time

Organization

ATELIER LUXURY GULF LLC A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté.
By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”. In 2022, Kering had over 47,000 employees and revenue of €20.4 billion.
Join us to shape the Luxury of tomorrow with us.