Prada Group Director, Wholesale — Global

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Location
MilanoLombardyItaly
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Executive
Compensation
€140,000–160,000/year
Department
Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Aug 3, 2026

About Prada Group

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group is a paragon of excellence with a perpetual focus on innovation. As a global leader in the luxury goods sector, the Group operates in over 45 countries under the brands PRADA, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, and Pasticceria Marchesi, employing individuals from over 100 nationalities. As part of a prestigious conglomerate, the Prada Group offers a dynamic and creative work environment that values talent and passion, fostering professional growth and development.

Versace seeks a Global Wholesale Director in Milano to lead worldwide wholesale strategy, EMEA operations, and franchise partnerships. €140,000–€160,000 annual.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the global wholesale strategy, ensuring alignment across regions and functions while representing the wholesale perspective in key business decisions
  • Lead global e-commerce and franchise partnerships, driving commercial growth, brand consistency, and strategic account development
  • Oversee wholesale governance, performance reporting, compliance, and executive communication
  • Define and execute the EMEA wholesale strategy, driving business development, commercial performance, and brand excellence across the region
  • Build and manage strategic wholesale partnerships, leveraging market insights to maximize growth and execution
  • Lead and develop the EMEA wholesale team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and results

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in luxury fashion wholesale across international markets, managing strategic accounts, e-commerce platforms, and franchise partners
  • Proven ability to drive complex multi-region businesses with strong commercial, financial, and strategic acumen
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior executives
  • Solid understanding of distribution, franchise operations, and compliance requirements
  • Fluent English communicator; French, Italian, or Arabic language proficiency is advantageous

Skills

Multi-region business management Wholesale strategy development E-commerce partnership leadership Franchise operations management Commercial negotiation Financial acumen Strategic account management Stakeholder management

Experience

Extensive background in luxury fashion wholesale across international markets, with proven track record of driving complex multi-region businesses and managing strategic wholesale accounts, e-commerce platforms, and franchise partnerships at executive level.

Education

Not specified

Workplace

The role is situated in Milano, Lombardy, Italy.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 140,000 to EUR 160,000 per annum.

Culture

The Prada Group fosters a creative and international work environment, driven by curiosity and the pursuit of excellence. The company values the development of talent and passion, providing a platform for employees to advance their professional journeys.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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