Andrea Montani
Legnano
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail City Manager
Valentino
Milano
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw over 60 personnel working in multiple areas.
- Co-created annual budget and submitted it to city council for review and approval.
- Appointed and managed department heads to maintain smooth operations between different functional areas.
Store Director
Valentino
Milano
03.2019 - 06.2023
- Oversaw staffing and training, safety compliance, inventory control and financial functions.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Reported to Retail director regarding store and staff issues, financial goals and sales.
- Managed team of 35 staff.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Floor Manager
Gucci
Milano
07.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed team of 40 employees to maintain smooth-running operations of shop floor.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Managed store inventory and stock levels to maintain availability of products.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Store Manager
Swatch
Milano
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Department Manager
Burberry
Milano
02.2013 - 08.2015
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
Assistant Department Manager
Burberry
Milano
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Ordered inventory and reported discrepancies to control costs and maintain inventory levels.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
Supervisor
Geox
Milano
03.2010 - 06.2011
Sales Associate
Dolce&Gabbana
Milano
04.2006 - 03.2010
Education
High School Diploma -
ITIS Bernocchi
Legnano06.2004
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Retail City Manager
Valentino
06.2023 - Current
Store Director
Valentino
03.2019 - 06.2023
Floor Manager
Gucci
07.2016 - 03.2019
Store Manager
Swatch
09.2015 - 06.2016
Department Manager
Burberry
02.2013 - 08.2015
Assistant Department Manager
Burberry
06.2011 - 02.2013
Supervisor
Geox
03.2010 - 06.2011
Sales Associate
Dolce&Gabbana
04.2006 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
ITIS Bernocchi