Prada Retail Merchandising Manager (Acc)

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. Our Iconic Brands include PRADA, Miu Miu, Church’s, Car Shoe and Pasticceria Marchesi and we are currently operating in more than 45 Countries, embracing employees of more than 100 nationalities.

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.

JOB PURPOSE

This position is responsible for achieving sales targets of Prada Ladies Small Leathergoods/Accessories for all Prada Boutiques/Shops by executing Buying and Retail Merchandising activities working closely with Headquarters and Japan Retail Functions.

Analyzes 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 buying process, in line with the selection of Headquarters Master Order
• Handle replenishment and rebalance products, with the Headquarters Retail Merchandising Manager, to achieve sell-through target.
• Analyze the sales performance and sell-through, 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 Headquarters Retail Merchandising Department to ensure product availability.
• Visit frequently Boutiques/Shops in the Region to provide assistance and feedback and 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

Leadership Skills

Product Knowledge

Quantitative Analytical skills

Listening Skill

Fluent English with Italian HQs

Presentation Skills to Shop and Italian HQs

Merchandising in Luxury Fashion Industry

Product and fashion industry knowledge

Quantitative Analytical skills

Persuation and influencing

Proactivity and continuos improvement

Result driven

Fluent English with Italian HQs

Presentation/Communication Skills to Shop and Italian HQs