PRADA RETAIL MERCHANDISING SENIOR MANAGER

Car Shoe began in 1963 in Vigevano, a flourishing center for the footwear industry.

Combining his passions for race cars and fine handmade shoes, the Italian artisan Gianni Mostile patented the first driving shoe in history: a deconstructed loafer featuring a sole set on tiny rubber studs. This revolutionary design soon came to describe an entire shoe category.

By the second half of the 1960s, the Car Shoe loafer had already established itself as a quiet luxury staple, associated with a lifestyle stemming from subtle elegance and an inherent good taste.

2001 marked a new chapter in Car Shoe's history with the company's acquisition by PRADA Group, which aimed to strengthen the prestige of an Italian brand founded on principles of craftsmanship and innovation, with the restoring of the logo, the patented design's original image, style and features.

JOB PURPOSE

This position is responsible for achieving sales targets of Prada Women’s BAGS and ACC (SLG, Fashion Jewelry, Hat, Hair ACC, Eyewear, Fine Jewelry, Fragrance, Porcelain, etc.) for all Prada Boutiques/Shops by executing Buying and Retail Merchandising activities working closely with Headquarters and Japan Retail Functions.

Analyzing the distinctive features of the market in terms of sales, trends, and characteristics of the clientele in order to acquire an extensive understanding of the market and to remain constantly up to date.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Be responsible for management of Women’s Bags and ACC team
• In charge of the buying process, in line with the selection of Headquarters Master Order
• Handle replenishment from warehouse and rebalance products, also working with Headquarter Regional Merchandiser, to achieve sales and sell-through target
• Analyze the sales performance and sell-through, prepare weekly sales data and report, supervise the local market to ensure the right management of the stock and the proper replenishment, well timed to seize the business opportunities
• Work closely with the Headquarter Regional Retail Merchandising Department to ensure product availability
• Visit frequently Boutiques/Shops in the Region to provide assistance and feedback to increase performance
• Analyze the distinctive trait of the market in terms of trends, positioning of competitors and characteristics of the clientele and continuous transfer significant information to the Headquarters
• Facilitate seasonal Product Training to all the shops.
• Develop sales strength of Store Managers and Staffs
• Participate in periodical Store Managers’ Meeting to increase the effectiveness in terms of communication.
• Work closely with Visual Merchandising Team to ensure the Prada image in the shops

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

Merchandising in Luxury Fashion Industry (strong experience in Leather Goods)

Product and fashion industry knowledge

Product Knowledge

Quantitative Analytical skills

Excel Skill

Fluent English to communicate with Italian HQs

Presentation/Communication Skills to Shop and Italian HQs

Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.
Prada Group promotes an inclusive work environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal characteristics. We believe that diversity is a value and we are committed to build a fair and respectful workplace for all.