BOTTEGA VENETA Visual Merchandising Manager Middle East

Bottega Veneta – Inspiring individuality with innovative craftsmanship 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. The Role: As Visual Merchandising Manager your role will be to ensure that all stores across the Middle East Region (UAE, Kuwait, Saudi) are aligned with Bottega Veneta’s vision, standards, and visual directions. Strong understanding of the Market and an ability to collaborate cross functionally is a fundamental requirement to coordinate all the visual activities across the Region. Reporting directly to the General Manager Middle East, and functionally to the EMEA Visual Merchandising Manager. You will build strong relationships with the retail teams and dedicate time in stores to ensure that brand standards are consistently met. You are expected to visit all the stores of the Region on a monthly base, with a prevision of time in store of approximately 70% of the working time. Main Duties: · Responsible for the VM of Bottega Veneta stores within the Middle East Region (UAE, Kuwait, Saudi) · Line manager of ME visual merchandising team in addition to coordination of a larger team of visual ambassadors in store. · Align communication and standards throughout the Region. · Overlook and coordinate all visual projects in the area including windows, store planning installations and pop ups. · Manage the coordination of the ME VM Team in order to ensure right coverage and traveling in line with travel budget · Weekly meeting and collaboration with other Head Office functions to discuss action plans and projects. · Produce monthly report and recap of summarized VM action plans taken in the Region. · Collaborate with local Merchandising Team and Store Managers to implement visual displays to increase customer traffic and sales. · Arrange visual training in the Region to ensure store standards are always maintained in line with Company image. · In-store visual set-up of main merchandising rotations and on occasion for any retail and press events in the market. · Ensure collection launches and monthly rotations are implemented in a time manner throughout the whole Region · Coordinate visual tools in the Region by ensuring right coverage and arrange new orders when needed.