BOTTEGA VENETA Retail Facilities Specialist

Summary

About us

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.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Retail Facilities Specialist as part of our dynamic team in Milan.

How you will contribute?

• Manage and control hard and soft services in EMEA Network (technical equipment maintenance, cleaning and gardening service)
• Plan and execute Facility and Maintenance planned maintenance (ordinary and extraordinary)
• Control correct execution of the service agreements for maintenance activities and keep them up-to-date in collaboration with Legal dept
• Organize tendering processes to evaluate the best contractors/stakeholders in the market under the drive of the Facilities Manager
• Manage procurement and orders and of all necessary services, materials and equipment
• Manage and archive necessary documentation for all the equipment and local regulations
• Coordinate and execute all architectural, construction and millwork activities for extraordinary interventions, including cost-plan reporting
• Periodic site inspections in the stores to ensure the highest standard in stores’ aspects and to check execution of planned and extraordinary maintenance activities
• Support EMEA Architectural dept for Action Plan execution
• Coordinate and execute local warehouses’ new openings, including site surveys, selection of contractors/tendering, project management and construction, handover of the unit to Retail
• Coordinate and execute stores’ closures according to store network developments including organizing all the necessary activities and coordinate with Retail Operation team
• Be the first point of contact with the stores’ staff and collaborate with Retail Operation, Finance, Sales &Other dept for any issues which may occur in the network related to Facilities aspects
• Collaborate with Group’s EMEAI Store IT dept in order to facilitate and resolve issues related to the infrastructure/network equipment and integrate new technologies in the network according to IT plan (technical support)
• Collaborate with H&S manager to ensure compliance with local regulations, organizing all the necessary activities for rectifications and technical support
• Actively propose smart solutions and collaborate with Group’s Facilities shared services, under the drive of the Facilities Manager

Who you are?

• Degree in Architecture or Engineering
• 3/4 years experience in a similar position within a retail environment
• Languages: Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
• Other languages (French and/or German and/or Spanish) are a plus
• Must have excellent scheduling skills
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Multitasking, able to quickly shift from planning to admin/management
• Extremely organized, detail oriented and deadline-oriented;
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AutoCAD;
• Excellent understanding of design drawings and project documentation;
• Knowledge of standard quality for means, methods and materials in construction and millwork required for a luxury environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Frequent travel required

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. 

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2026-07-13

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Bottega Veneta S.R.L