City Manager

City Manager Rome – Luxury Retail | Confidential Search

Location: Rome, Italy

Sector: High-End Fashion & Lifestyle

The Opportunity

On behalf of a prestigious Italian Luxury Maison, an icon of global craftsmanship and heritage, we are seeking an accomplished City Manager to lead and strategically develop the brand’s presence within the Roman market. This executive position is designed for a visionary professional capable of overseeing multiple points of sale, ensuring brand consistency, and driving exponential growth in one of the Maison’s most strategic global hubs.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Market Oversight: Exercise full accountability for the commercial and financial performance of all boutiques within the Rome area. Define and execute local business plans to maximize profitability and market share.
• Network Excellence: Ensure the highest standards of operational and visual integrity across the city, harmonizing the brand experience between flagship locations and satellite boutiques.
• Multi-Store Leadership: Lead, mentor, and challenge Store Managers, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring a robust talent pipeline across the region.
• Elite Clienteling & PR: Coordinate city-wide CRM initiatives and exclusive events. Act as the primary brand representative for local institutional relations, VIP networking, and elite partnerships within the Capital.
• P& L & KPI Analysis: Conduct rigorous reviews of regional P& L, monitoring complex KPIs across multiple sites to implement corrective actions and strategic investments where required.

Professional Requirements

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of proven experience in an equivalent City Manager role, or alternatively, a successful track record as a Store Director for a luxury brand in Rome.

Expertise: Mastery of multi-store operations, regional P& L management, and sophisticated clienteling at a city-wide scale.

Market Knowledge: Deep-rooted expertise in the Roman luxury landscape, including real estate trends, competitor movement, and local high-net-worth demographics.

Leadership: Exceptional ability to manage and inspire diverse management teams, with a focus on coaching and organizational development.

Languages: Full professional proficiency in English and Italian. Proficiency in a third language is considered a distinct advantage.

Attributes: Authoritative presence, superior negotiation skills, and a refined, luxury-oriented mindset.

Offer & Benefits

A senior executive compensation package (Base Salary + High-level annual incentives).

Comprehensive corporate benefits including a company car, health insurance, and executive allowances.

Significant career trajectory within a global Italian heritage brand.

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