Prada Group Prada Retail Merchandising Senior Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 16, 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.
Prada seeks experienced Retail Merchandising Senior Manager in Tokyo to oversee women's bags and accessories buying, inventory, and sales strategy across Japanese boutiques.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the Women's Bags and Accessories merchandising team and oversee all buying activities in line with headquarters master orders
- Analyze sales performance, sell-through data, and market trends; prepare weekly sales reports and market analysis for headquarters
- Handle inventory replenishment and product rebalancing across the regional boutique network in coordination with headquarters regional merchandisers
- Visit boutiques and shops regularly to provide assistance, monitor stock levels, ensure proper replenishment timing, and identify business opportunities
- Work collaboratively with headquarters retail merchandising and visual merchandising teams to maintain product availability and brand presentation standards
- Conduct market analysis focused on regional trends, competitor positioning, and clientele characteristics; communicate findings to headquarters
- Facilitate seasonal product training and educational sessions for all regional shop staff
- Develop and enhance sales capabilities of store managers and retail associates through mentoring and coaching
- Participate in periodic store manager meetings to improve communication effectiveness and operational alignment
- Ensure Prada brand image integrity across all regional retail environments through close collaboration with visual merchandising teams
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in luxury fashion merchandising, with demonstrated expertise in leather goods and accessories
- In-depth knowledge of product development, fashion industry dynamics, and retail merchandising best practices
- Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities with proficiency in sales data analysis and forecasting
- Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort with retail systems and reporting tools
- Fluent English language skills for communication with Italian headquarters
- Excellent presentation and communication abilities for both retail staff and corporate stakeholders
Skills
Experience
Extensive experience in luxury fashion merchandising with a strong track record in buying and retail operations, particularly within leather goods and accessories categories. Demonstrated success in managing regional merchandising functions, analyzing market performance, and collaborating effectively with international headquarters.
Education
Not specified in source material.
Workplace
This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
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
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