BOTTEGA VENETA Operations Manager, East Coast

We are currently seeking an East Coast Operations Manager who will report to the Director of Retail Operations.

How you will contribute:

The East Coast Operations Manager is responsible for driving the consistent execution of business practices across all Bottega Veneta retail stores throughout the East Coast & Canada. With all endeavors, the East Coast Operations Manager will exhibit sound reasoning and accurate judgment in their decision-making with the ability to alter their approach and develop alternative solutions in order to best support the daily operations of our East Coast & Canadian retail network. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with all operational policies & procedures across our retail locations through partnership with Regional VPs, Sales Audit, Inventory Control, Finance, Human Resources, Security, Store Planning, Merchandising, and IT
• Suggest and support the implementation of new initiatives aimed at sharpening store operational efficiency

Administration

• Oversee regional supply orders, including stationary items and retail tools
• Manage the allocation of retail uniforms and confirm receipt across all stores on a consistent basis, to ensure the outfitting of store team members is always to standard
• Monitor uniform and branded packaging inventory levels, to ensure that seasonal orders are reflective of the need in stores

Physical Inventory

• Monitor the completion of monthly cycle counts, and manage the annual physical inventory process; ensuring loss is less than group/brand standards
• Review and approve stock adjustments performed by stores

Store Planning

• Plan and manage the operational activities around store openings, closings, and relocations

Store Visits & Training

• Perform routine store visits, in-person and virtually, to ensure stock rooms, and all other storage areas are organized to company standards
• Cultivate relationships with all store management, ops personnel, and corporate partners, to improve operational efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Conduct operational on-boarding and ad hoc training with newly hired Store Management

Who you are:

• Minimum 5 years of previous retail operational experience
• Strong leadership abilities, and keen problem solving skills
• Flexible and diplomatic communicator across all mediums, and all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail with solid organization skills, and proven ability to multi-task with consistent follow-through
• Proactive nature – willing to act and lead beyond area of expertise, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Proficient in POS & inventory management systems, as well as Microsoft Office suite (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Salary Range- New York:

• Annual base salary range of $90,000 to $100,000 USD.

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. 

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