BOTTEGA VENETA Market Director, California
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. Job Description We are currently seeking a Market Director for California who will report to the Head of Retail, US & Canada as part of our dynamic team. Your opportunity The Market Director is a senior leadership role responsible for developing brand desirability, visibility through awareness in a designated market, penetrating high end clientele and gaining market share through driving commercial performance, cultivating exceptional client experiences and leading high-performing retail teams. This role embodies the brand's values of craftsmanship and creativity while translating strategic vision into tangible business results. How you will contribute Brand Desirability & Awareness:Strategize & implement initiatives to gain market share with high-end clients and enhance brand desirabilityDevelop market-specific actions to influence & embed into high-end local communityPartner with Marketing & Private Client teams to execute impactful brand activations and eventsManage 360 Go to Market strategies rooted in sales acceleration through exclusive product assortment, high-end animations, and VIC growth Business & Client Strategy:Define and execute commercial strategies for the market to ensure sustainable business growthOwn and deliver sales targets, profitability, store productivity and KPI performanceDefine and execute market-specific client strategies to attract, retain lifetime value, and grow a high-value client basePartner with CRM team to leverage data insights and elevate clienteling effortsPartner with merchandising team to ensure product assortment aligns with client demand and brand strategyEmbrace a continuous improvement mindset to always enhance the client experience People Leadership & Development:Lead and develop Store Leaders and retail teams to consistently deliver excellence & high performanceAssess people skills and ensure team balance and progressionIdentify and nurture top talent, building strong succession pipelines across the market and beyondInspire teams to embody the brand's essence into daily actions across all touchpoints Who you are8-12 years of relevant experience, preferably in the luxury fashion industry with multi-unit leadershipProven track record of driving significant commercial results in a luxury environmentStrong leadership an team development capabilities, with a passion for peopleAnalytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insightsDeep understanding of high-touch client strategies and expectations Salary Range- California: Annual base salary range of $180,000 - $190,000 (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 M/F/D/V Job Type Regular Start Date 2026-07-01 Schedule Full time Organization Bottega Veneta Inc.