BOTTEGA VENETA Associate Merchandising Manager, Women's Handbags & Fine Jewelry

Job description

Inspiring individuality with innovative craft since 1966, creativity lies at the heart of Bottega Veneta. Born in Vicenza, the house is rooted in Italian culture yet maintains a global outlook. An inclusive brand with exclusive products, Bottega Veneta is as much a feeling as it is an aesthetic.

We are currently seeking for a d ynamic and results-driven Associate Merchandising Manager, Women’s Handbags and Fine Jewelry, with focus on MTO, Special Orders and High-end business development who will report to the Women’s Handbags and Fine Jewelry Merchandising Manager as part of our dynamic team in New York.

This role requires a highly motivated individual with strong strategic thinking, relationship-building abilities and results driven mindset. A high level of collaboration is required with cross-functional teams to service boutique needs and client requests while simultaneously supporting new collection launches and reaching overall financial objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of delivering results, passion for client service, is relationship focused, and has experience in the luxury sector.

How you will contribute:

Strategy & Analytics

·  Develop and execute comprehensive business strategies to expand the Women’s Handbags and Find Jewelry businesses and supports with the high-end business, as well as MTO and Special orders, expansion.
·  Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and client feedback to refine business development strategies.
·  Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal clients.
·  Act as the primary point of contact for High-end, MTO and Special orders product, ensuring meeting and exceeding product offer expectations.
·  Manage High-End model stock, partnering with visual merchandising, boutique leadership and sales associates to maintain boutique assortments from a visual perspective and ensure proper assortments to support market and client needs.
·  Lead the High-end, MTO and Special orders to achieve and exceed sales targets.
·  Determine, in partnership with Retail, specific sales targets by client advisors, action plan and weekly tracker to make sure we achieve and exceed the goals.
·  Create selling reports and provide historical recaps to analyze and communicate business performance.
·  Regularly analyze the High-end business to identify opportunities. Analyze sales by product segmentation and price point, implementing strategies to drive sales based on analysis.
·  Partner with local and global PR regarding all High-End product loans for events.
·  Develop seasonal sales plans and Open-to-Buy for High-end business.  
·  Collaborate with Milan to develop 3 dedicated collections per year, plus High-end product availability in the regular collections for everyday luxury.
·  Develop tailored assortments for US High-End events.
·  Weekly follow ups with the stores and Residence.
·  Special orders and MTO orders entry on timely manner and subsequent follow up to meet deadlines.

Product Feedback & Training

·  Partner with various departments to create unique and personalized client experiences. 
·  Work closely with Customer Service, Milan, Operations to ensure accuracy on all High-End proformas prior to shipping internationally and on time delivery.
·  Train and inspire the sales team on high-end product, service and experience.
·  Support client advisors during High-end, MTO and Special Orders events.
·  Develop and execute high-end trunk shows.
·  Demonstrate agility and own processes related to client special orders to complete the clients purchase journey.
·  Ensure communication regarding product needs, sales trends, stock needs, general opportunities and all other relevant product information is shared with the Central Buying team in Milan to generate optimal high-end collection developments and MTO offer expansion.
·  Demonstrate passion for the product while maintaining empathy for the store staff/clientele.
·  Educate retail teams on High-end collections, and MTO and Special Orders by communicating merchandising strategies based on buy, selling points, and raise awareness of key features. 
·  Partner with CRM to analyze sales and client behaviors following High-end events and develop action plans to grow sales and ROI.
·  Collaborate across various departments on an as-needed basis (i.e. Retail and Retail Experience, Private Client Manager and Residence Manager, etc.).

Who you are:

·  +4 years of previous merchandising/buying experience.
·  Capable to travel domestically and internationally approximately 3-4 weeks per quarter.
·  Ability to work in a team, possess organizational awareness and flexibility.
·  Demonstrate ability to adapt, strong knowledge of luxury market/products and philosophy of the brand.
·  Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
·  Fundamental knowledge of the supply chain including planning, forecasting sales, inventory management and distribution.
·  Maintain a clear sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment by effectively prioritizing multiple projects.
·  Ability to deliver tight deadlines while being detail oriented.
·  Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as well as strong knowledge of retail math.

Salary Range- New York:

Base salary of $85,000 - $90,000 (plus discretionary bonus)

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. 

EOE MDFV

·  Full time
·  Amérique du Nord
·  United States of America