Head of Merchandising, Prada Man RTW&Shoes

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position                                  Head of Merchandising, Prada Man RTW&Shoes

Country/Division                   China/Prada Retail

Location                                 Shanghai

Reports to                                CEO, China

Directs Reports                    (SR) Retail Merchandising Manager/Assistant Manager

                                                         Retail Merchandiser/Merchandising Assistant

Job Summary/Purposes

The aim is to lead the team to develop China Retail Business managing Buying and Retail Merchandising functions of Prada Man RTW & Shoes’ universe, working closely with the Headquarter Retail Merchandising Departments, respecting Prada business strategy. 

Responsibilities

BUYING PROCESS

• Participate in the master selection in HQ during the buying process.
• Review the budget for all subsidiaries, control the broadness and depth of the buy and merchandising mix to ensure fashion direction is followed while balancing and maximizing the commercial and business potential.
• Analyze, discuss and provide comment by country with HQ Merchandising / Planning in case of budget issues.

RETAIL MERCHENDISING MANAGEMENT

• Analyze the sales performance, supervise the local markets in the region to ensure the stock is properly managed and that replenishment is properly and timely made to seize the business opportunity.
• Monitor sell-through, consolidate and review reorder requests when necessary.
• Communicate frequently with local merchandising teams and HQ regarding sales and sell-through performance to ensure achievement of targets/objectives.
• Review in-season stock consolidation/transfer of merchandise.
• Visit shops frequently in the Region to provide assistance and feedback and increase performance.

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

• Liaise with HQ in preparation of seasonal product training materials to be diffused to all markets.
• Ensure that proper product training and workshops are conducted at the level of local markets for the sales force in the stores.
• Support and coordinate local training initiatives (physical presence where necessary).

VISUAL MERCHANDISING

• Co-ordinate with the Visual Merchandising team, verify the visual aspects from an image as well as commercial point of view.
• Request and elaborate new or market specific guidelines as required, in collaboration with HQ Merchandising / VM.
• Monitor, together with VM Regional Team, the store photos to ensure guidelines are applied and brand image is preserved.

SUPPORT RETAIL

• Identify business opportunities in China.
• Conduct in-depth market research and constant feedback.

PEOPLE MMANAGEMENT

• In line with the China’s objectives, plan, organize and monitor the merchandising RTW&Shoes team’s priorities and tasks and make proper adjustments based on the business needs.
• In line with the Company’s people management policies and processes, attract, motivate, retain and develop talents in the merchandising RTW& Shoes' team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position                                  Head of Merchandising, Prada Man RTW&Shoes

Country/Division                   China/Prada Retail

Location                                 Shanghai

Reports to                                CEO, China

Directs Reports                    (SR) Retail Merchandising Manager/Assistant Manager

                                                         Retail Merchandiser/Merchandising Assistant

Job Summary/Purposes

The aim is to lead the team to develop China Retail Business managing Buying and Retail Merchandising functions of Prada Man RTW & Shoes’ universe, working closely with the Headquarter Retail Merchandising Departments, respecting Prada business strategy. 

Responsibilities

BUYING PROCESS

• Participate in the master selection in HQ during the buying process.
• Review the budget for all subsidiaries, control the broadness and depth of the buy and merchandising mix to ensure fashion direction is followed while balancing and maximizing the commercial and business potential.
• Analyze, discuss and provide comment by country with HQ Merchandising / Planning in case of budget issues.

RETAIL MERCHENDISING MANAGEMENT

• Analyze the sales performance, supervise the local markets in the region to ensure the stock is properly managed and that replenishment is properly and timely made to seize the business opportunity.
• Monitor sell-through, consolidate and review reorder requests when necessary.
• Communicate frequently with local merchandising teams and HQ regarding sales and sell-through performance to ensure achievement of targets/objectives.
• Review in-season stock consolidation/transfer of merchandise.
• Visit shops frequently in the Region to provide assistance and feedback and increase performance.

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

• Liaise with HQ in preparation of seasonal product training materials to be diffused to all markets.
• Ensure that proper product training and workshops are conducted at the level of local markets for the sales force in the stores.
• Support and coordinate local training initiatives (physical presence where necessary).

VISUAL MERCHANDISING

• Co-ordinate with the Visual Merchandising team, verify the visual aspects from an image as well as commercial point of view.
• Request and elaborate new or market specific guidelines as required, in collaboration with HQ Merchandising / VM.
• Monitor, together with VM Regional Team, the store photos to ensure guidelines are applied and brand image is preserved.

SUPPORT RETAIL

• Identify business opportunities in China.
• Conduct in-depth market research and constant feedback.

PEOPLE MMANAGEMENT

• In line with the China’s objectives, plan, organize and monitor the merchandising RTW&Shoes team’s priorities and tasks and make proper adjustments based on the business needs.
• In line with the Company’s people management policies and processes, attract, motivate, retain and develop talents in the merchandising RTW& Shoes' team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position                                  Head of Merchandising, Prada Man RTW&Shoes

Country/Division                   China/Prada Retail

Location                                 Shanghai

Reports to                                CEO, China

Directs Reports                    (SR) Retail Merchandising Manager/Assistant Manager

                                                         Retail Merchandiser/Merchandising Assistant

Job Summary/Purposes

The aim is to lead the team to develop China Retail Business managing Buying and Retail Merchandising functions of Prada Man RTW & Shoes’ universe, working closely with the Headquarter Retail Merchandising Departments, respecting Prada business strategy. 

Responsibilities

BUYING PROCESS

• Participate in the master selection in HQ during the buying process.
• Review the budget for all subsidiaries, control the broadness and depth of the buy and merchandising mix to ensure fashion direction is followed while balancing and maximizing the commercial and business potential.
• Analyze, discuss and provide comment by country with HQ Merchandising / Planning in case of budget issues.

RETAIL MERCHENDISING MANAGEMENT

• Analyze the sales performance, supervise the local markets in the region to ensure the stock is properly managed and that replenishment is properly and timely made to seize the business opportunity.
• Monitor sell-through, consolidate and review reorder requests when necessary.
• Communicate frequently with local merchandising teams and HQ regarding sales and sell-through performance to ensure achievement of targets/objectives.
• Review in-season stock consolidation/transfer of merchandise.
• Visit shops frequently in the Region to provide assistance and feedback and increase performance.

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

• Liaise with HQ in preparation of seasonal product training materials to be diffused to all markets.
• Ensure that proper product training and workshops are conducted at the level of local markets for the sales force in the stores.
• Support and coordinate local training initiatives (physical presence where necessary).

VISUAL MERCHANDISING

• Co-ordinate with the Visual Merchandising team, verify the visual aspects from an image as well as commercial point of view.
• Request and elaborate new or market specific guidelines as required, in collaboration with HQ Merchandising / VM.
• Monitor, together with VM Regional Team, the store photos to ensure guidelines are applied and brand image is preserved.

SUPPORT RETAIL

• Identify business opportunities in China.
• Conduct in-depth market research and constant feedback.

PEOPLE MMANAGEMENT

• In line with the China’s objectives, plan, organize and monitor the merchandising RTW&Shoes team’s priorities and tasks and make proper adjustments based on the business needs.
• In line with the Company’s people management policies and processes, attract, motivate, retain and develop talents in the merchandising RTW& Shoes' team.