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Stefano Sereno

Stefano Sereno

Madrid

Summary

For more years, I followed with great curiosity the managerial expansion of several
companies with a growth that led me to cover multiple roles in Retail Department all
united by the ambition to reach new goals and objectives. My experience, gave me the
opportunity to obtain important prizes both in terms of turnover generated and in the
broad areas of competence that I could perform.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Coordinator

Orka Holding
11.2024 - Current

Reporting directly to the Retail Director Europe with responsibility for strategy, management & operations at Full price, Outlet & Department Store channels for Damat, D'S and Damat Tween Brands based in HQ.

Country Area Manager

Harmont&Blaine
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Responsible for the ECI Channel for a total of 20 points of sale located in the Catalonia-Levante - South & Islands
  • Formulate fruitful business development strategies to ensure long-term success-Set standards and objectives for different stores and departments
  • Optimize and oversee operations to ensure efficiency-Lead a team of store managers towards effective collaboration and attainment of goals
  • Undertake sound financial management to ensure Stores are profitable and stay within budget-Ensure compliance with company's policies and operational guidelines
  • Deal with problems by providing creative and practical solutions-Evaluate performance using key metrics and address issues to improve It
  • Outlets belonging of the McArthurGlen Group and Neinver: Develop an area plan - plan the use of budget, assign Target to SM and define incentives -Give impetus to the development of the customer portfolio -Strengthen and develop commercial partnerships.

Area Manager

Elisabetta Franchi
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • To be responsible for overall 18 Store sales performance and profitability in 11 World Country of retail network by overseeing and aligning the sales, people, communication and operational strategies FCH & Direct Stores
  • Communicate and shared with all departments ( HR, Retail, Buying, VM, Marketing, Logistics, E-commerce, etc.) to ensure all stores operation are achieved.
  • Ensure high standard levels for customer service, quality and safety with analyze sales figures and forecast future sales volumes in order to maximize profits whilst minimizing costs
  • Establish and maintain good relationships both with Retail Management and Local Landlords through building local operations shares
  • Manage and control data analysis; monitoring detailed sales and stock for each store
  • Recruit, manage and motivate the Store's team to maintain high standard levels of performance increasing and ensuring efficiency
  • Help Desk Cegid-Y2

Store Manager

LVMH, Kenzo
07.2018 - 11.2021
  • Develop business strategies & P&L
  • Ensure high levels of customers satisfaction through excellent service & CRM
  • Merchandising and strategic planning buying
  • Meet Team sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring and providing feedback
  • Conduct personnel performance appraisals to assess training needs / build career
  • HR Country support
  • Marketing - Event planner - Social media
  • Be a shining example of well behavior and high performance in Maison LVMH

Store Manager

Karl Lagerfeld International BV
01.2016 - 05.2018
  • Sales development & business target
  • Buying & Merchandising
  • Benchmark - Figures
  • Communications & PR
  • New opening & Retail trainer Europe
  • Team driver of 10 Head
  • Sale development & CRM
  • Cash & Fiscal reporting
  • kpi & P&L
  • Retail product trainer
  • Buying & Merchandising
  • Country HR support
  • Retail operations - Policy & Procedure
  • Visual merchandising
  • Maintenance & Procurement

Flagship Floor Manager

Karl Lagerfeld International BV
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Flagship Store Full Price / Outlet
  • Team driver of 10 Head
  • Sale development & CRM
  • Cash & Fiscal reporting
  • kpi & P&L
  • Retail product trainer
  • Buying & Merchandising

Floor Manager

Max Mara
04.2011 - 01.2015
  • Sales development & Team driver of 6 Head
  • Customer service & CRM
  • Buying & Merchandising
  • Retail floor operations
  • Visual merchandising
  • Leather good specialist at Max Mara Headquarter Campus Maramotti

Sale Associate

Ted Baker London
02.2010 - 04.2011
  • Sales & CRM
  • Administration & Accounting
  • Stock

Education

BBA - Fashion Business & Retail

Https://www.arts.ac.uk/
London
02-2010

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Cegid - Y2
  • I-Shuttle
  • Help Desk
  • Shopify
  • V3

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Retail Coordinator

Orka Holding
11.2024 - Current

Country Area Manager

Harmont&Blaine
01.2024 - 11.2024

Area Manager

Elisabetta Franchi
02.2022 - 11.2023

Store Manager

LVMH, Kenzo
07.2018 - 11.2021

Store Manager

Karl Lagerfeld International BV
01.2016 - 05.2018

Flagship Floor Manager

Karl Lagerfeld International BV
01.2015 - 12.2016

Floor Manager

Max Mara
04.2011 - 01.2015

Sale Associate

Ted Baker London
02.2010 - 04.2011

BBA - Fashion Business & Retail

Https://www.arts.ac.uk/
Stefano Sereno