Prada In‑Store Trainer
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
About Prada
Prada is an Italian luxury fashion house renowned for its refined ready‑to‑wear, leather goods and accessories, and a global retail network of flagship stores. The brand combines innovation and craftsmanship with a rigorous commitment to visual standards and client service across its boutiques.
PRADA In‑Store Trainer in Istanbul — lead retail training, coach store teams and drive sales excellence for Prada in Istanbul.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design, deliver and adapt training programmes that translate Prada’s product knowledge, merchandising standards and client service protocols into measurable store behaviours.
- Coach and mentor store teams through on‑the‑job coaching, classroom sessions and role‑plays to elevate selling techniques, clienteling and conversion.
- Drive onboarding and induction for new hires to ensure rapid assimilation of brand standards, product DNA and point‑of‑sale procedures.
- Partner with store management and regional leadership to identify skill gaps, set training priorities and align learning objectives with sales KPIs.
- Monitor and report training outcomes using qualitative feedback and store performance indicators; iterate content to improve impact.
- Support visual merchandising rollouts and seasonal launches by ensuring frontline teams understand product stories and display rationale.
- Plan and manage training logistics including schedules, materials and assessment, and maintain accurate training records.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in luxury retail, with a minimum of 3 years in-store selling and at least 1–2 years delivering training or coaching to frontline teams.
- Deep product knowledge of apparel, leather goods or luxury accessories and the ability to translate technical details into retail narratives.
- Strong facilitation, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the retail organisation.
- Demonstrated capability to analyse retail KPIs and convert insights into targeted learning interventions.
- Willingness and ability to travel between stores within the Istanbul region and occasionally across Turkey.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, fashion, hospitality, adult education or a related discipline preferred.
Skills
Experience
Several years of frontline luxury retail experience, with direct responsibility for coaching or delivering training to store teams; demonstrated success improving sales performance and service standards through learning interventions.
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, fashion, hospitality, adult education or a related field; professional training credentials advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.
Culture
Prada fosters a high‑standards, creativity‑driven workplace where attention to detail and product knowledge are paramount. Employees operate within a collegial, performance‑oriented retail network that values professional development and excellence in client service.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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