Cucinelli controls the company through Fedone Srl. Cucinelli’s family trust owns 57% of the company’s stock, which went public in 2012 at €7.75 per share. In 2014, Cucinelli set up a trust to benefit his daughters, Camilla and Carolina, in order to guarantee a proper handover of his namesake company.
Visual Merchandiser, Central
Brunello Cucinelli, founded in 1978 by the eponymous designer and entrepreneur, is an Italian house operating in the absolute luxury sector, specializing in cashmere and the international informal luxury ready-to-wear sector. As a perfect blend of industry and craftsmanship, our products are designed to stand the test of time. The whole world is fascinated by the products of our country, by the careful selection of raw materials, and the search for the highest quality and creativity in every step of the production chain. Today, the Brunello Cucinelli company finds its true meaning and aesthetic pursuit in manual skills, craftsmanship and the exclusivity of its collections. They are the truest expression of humanity and of creativity and, as such, are fundamental to us.
Who you are:
The Visual Merchandiser, Central will support our Texas/Colorado retail, concession, and multibrand stores with creating compelling visual displays to drive business to our retail and wholesale locations. The Visual Merchandiser work in partnership with domestic and international offices to ensure consistent visual messaging across all geographic doors.
*This position is based in either Dallas or Houston, TX
What You’ll Do:
- Support Texas/Colorado retail doors within geographic region to achieve visual standards
- Ensure stores are implementing visual directives as communicated by headquarters in Italy
- Travel to Brunello Cucinelli Monobrand, BPS and Multibrand locations as required to ensure quality market presentation
- Support stores with ongoing window, table, rack, and mannequin styling and advise based on product sell through
- Partner with store managers to understand needs of each market and create displays that are relevant to each door
- Work cross functionally with Buying, Planning, and Retail Leadership to maximize sales opportunities
- Adapt Visual Guidelines to Market to reflect their assortment
- Support the events and marketing teams for styling and event execution such as in-store events, luncheons, fashion shows, boutique shop openings, charity events, social gatherings, etc.
- Travel to NY Showroom 2-4 times a year for seasonal training and/or Market support
- Contribute to overall department success partnering with NY Showroom teams
- Meet Departmental deadlines and photo submission guidelines
- Additional tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 6-8 years’ experience in visual merchandising, preferably within wholesale, retail, and outlet luxury apparel industry
- Ability to stand for five+ consecutive hours without assistance
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs on a regular and repeated basis without assistance
- Able to travel domestic and internationally
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively to deliver timely and impactful results.
- Thrive on working collaboratively with team members across the company.
- Adaptable and comfortable with change.
- Convey positive can-do attitude towards tackling problems.
- Ability to seek feedback and seek other points-of-view while maintaining confident direction.
- Team player who can thrive in a relationship driven environment.
- Passionate, driven, and motivated by product.
- Strong computer skills, specifically MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.)
- Ability to work in a growing and entrepreneurial team environment.
Regional Concessions Manager – West Coast
The Regional Concessions Manager, Women’s – West Coast is the eyes and ears of our brand on a localized level. This individual will partner with the respective concession managers for our designated teams at our wholesale (Saks and Neiman Marcus) points of distribution for our markets (West Coast). They will ensure that all points of distribution are operating smoothly and act as a direct filter between the Director of Wholesale – Women’s to ensure that they have the resources needed (people, products, facilities, operations, and visual merchandising) to ensure that our businesses run successfully. *This position is based on LA to support our West Coast Region.
What You’ll Do:
- Acting as the day-to-day point of contact and in-store support for all Concession Managers and DSA’s for our localized teams in our wholesale (Neiman Marcus) and concession (Saks) accounts.
- Drive strategy for multiple concessions/wholesale business locations
- Guide and train Brand Managers/DSA’s and their respective teams on product, POS, and anything related to the store business
- Lead product training to ensure team members are well-versed on the product and the overall brand DNA
- Ensure that all points of distribution maintain brand standards in the realms of people, product, and visual merchandising
- Partner with Marketing and PR teams for planning and execution of events, relevant press activity, and local networking opportunities
- Maintain and deliver sales and productivity reports by store
- Meet with national buying teams to ensure product is replenished and in stores
- Partner with the Director of Wholesale and Human Resources to maintain employee relations and team development
- Create business opportunities to maximize profitability
- Maintain strict confidentiality of company and wholesale information and strategy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, High School Diploma Required
- 6-8 years of multi-store management, concession, or account experience
- 50% travel
- Team player who can thrive in a relationship-driven environment
- Thrive on working collaboratively with team members across the company
- Convey a positive can-do attitude towards tackling problems
- Passionate, driven, and can act as a representation of the brand
- Ability to develop relationships with local customers and the community
- Exemplary people management skills
- Ability to drive strategic goals for the business
- Commercial acumen
- Elevated communication skills with the ability to speak to leadership as well as store teams
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively to deliver timely and impactful results
EEOC
Brunello Cucinelli is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As required by Los Angeles salary transparency law, effective November 2022, the expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000-$110,000. Various factors are considered when extending offers, such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Brunello Cucinelli offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.
MTM Manager, West Coast
Made to Measure Manager (Satoria Solomeo) at Brunello Cucinelli offer impeccable and personalized service to perspective and existing customers. This role contributes to the overall success of the business by providing a specialized support and training to our Store Teams and multibrand locations. Made to Measure Managers directly contribute to the success of the MTM business of the company. This role is a crucial part of our infrastructure: enhancing customer experience and loyalty. Made to Measure Managers are responsible for being ambassadors of the brand and furthering the Humanistic philosophy of Solomeo.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop the Made to Measure business, supporting initiatives and growth across retail channel by cultivating clientele and partnering cross-functionally with Client Advisors in the store as well as in conjunction with the west coast multibrand accounts
- Uphold all standards of the Made to Measure Business including visual and service standards
- Continuously demonstrate product knowledge to enhance sales, use company-provided resources to deepen understanding of product assortment.
- Provide training, guidance, and coaching to MTM Specialists in each store to ensure they have all tools available to them to create a memorable customer experience and inspire return visits.
- Support with seasonal preparation activities such as organizing swatch books and other collateral
- Prepare and support store teams for MTM/VIP activations and events including trunk shows.
- Work cross functionally with corporate partners including Marketing, logistics, and visual merchandising to ensure success of MTM business in location and with multibrand partners.
- Assist retail stores with proactively resolving customer concerns by finding meaningful resolutions for customers and using best-in-class customer service.
- Act as a brand ambassador emulating the brand aesthetic and embodying a strong sense of brand philosophy and lifestyle.
- Under the direction of the local Head of Sartoria Solomeo, complete additional operational objectives.
- Utilize business acumen (both written and verbal) in relation to health of business including opportunities and successes
- Collect, organize, and communicate anecdotal customer feedback about product to local Head of Sartoria Solomeo to ensure that we are able to meet customer expectations.
- Promote cooperation and commitment within the team to achieve goals and celebrates team accomplishments and shares credit with others.
Qualifications:
- Strong affinity for Brunello Cucinelli brand and philosophy.
- High School Diploma required.
- Strong retail and multi-brand brand ambassadorship experience
- 3-5+ years working with Made to Measure product and custom tailoring
- Exceptional customer service and networking skills, with the ability to network and develop clients.
- 50% travel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with POS systems and Microsoft Office Suite; Outlook and Excel.
- Ability to stand for multiple hours and lift up to 40 pounds without assistance
- Able to work a varied schedule each week including nights and weekends.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively to deliver timely and impactful results.
- Thrive on working collaboratively with team members across the company.
- Adaptable and comfortable with change.
- Convey positive can-do attitude towards tackling problems.
- Ability to seek feedback and seek other points-of-view while maintaining confident direction.
- Team player who can thrive in a relationship driven environment.
- Passionate, driven, and motivated by product.
Brunello Cucinelli | Client Advisor – Sawgrass | sunrise, fl
Client Advisors at Brunello Cucinelli are responsible for delivering a memorable experience to all guests and perspective customers. This role is vital to our brand and supports the Store Manager in achieving sales goals and operational objectives. Client Advisors are responsible for being ambassadors of the brand and furthering the Humanistic philosophy of Solomeo.
What You’ll Do
- Provide industry leading customer service building guest loyalty through in-store experience.
- Maximize all selling opportunities to achieve (and exceed) individual sales goals while driving repeat business by utilizing clientele books and continuously looking for opportunities to convert one-time shoppers to long-term clients.
- Proactively avoid customer service issues by finding meaningful resolutions for customers and using best-in-class customer service.
- Continuously demonstrate product knowledge to enhance sales, use company-provided resources to deepen understanding of product assortment.
- Maintains awareness of all current marketing and promotional activity.
- Act as a brand ambassador emulating the brand aesthetic and embodying a strong sense of brand philosophy and lifestyle.
- Under the guidance and direction of Store Manager and/or other Store Leadership complete operational objectives including opening and closing the store, cash handling, inventory, and other tasks as assigned and demonstrates flexibility and adaptability when workload or tasks are changed as necessitated by business.
- Support and partner with the store manager in maintaining consistent inventory levels to prevent shrink and loss.
- Ensure visual merchandising standards are maintained throughout the day, assist with floor sets, and moves as needed.
- Utilizes business acumen (both written and verbal) in relation to store business, product assortment and business opportunities.
- Build effective working relationships with colleagues in our other stores and Corporate Partners.
- Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness by acting with integrity in all interactions and following company Policy and guidelines.
- Promotes cooperation and commitment within the team to achieve goals and celebrates team accomplishments and shares credit with others.
- Proactively seeks feedback for performance and opportunities for growth.
Qualifications
- Strong affinity for Brunello Cucinelli brand and philosophy
- High School Diploma required
- 1-3 years’ experience working in an elevated retail or hospitality environment
- Exceptional customer service and networking skills, with the ability to network and develop clients
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with POS systems and Microsoft Office Suite; Outlook and Excel
- Ability to stand for multiple hours and lift up to 40 pounds without assistance
- Able to work a varied schedule each week including nights and weekends.