Prada In-Store Trainer
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
About Prada
Prada is a leading Italian maison renowned for its refined leather goods, ready-to-wear and accessories. The brand is recognised for rigorous craftsmanship, contemporary design and a global retail footprint. As an employer, Prada offers a highly professional, client-focused environment that emphasises product excellence, visual standards and continuing development for retail teams.
PRADA In-Store Trainer in Rome — lead retail training, product education and sales coaching for Prada boutiques in Rome.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design, deliver and update in-store training curricula covering product knowledge, selling techniques, clienteling and brand heritage.
- Conduct onboarding programmes and practical workshops for new hires and seasonal staff to accelerate commercial readiness.
- Perform on-floor coaching, shadowing and role-play to improve conversion, average transaction value and personal KPIs.
- Carry out regular store audits and training needs analyses to identify capability gaps and recommend targeted interventions.
- Partner with district and regional managers to align training activities with commercial objectives and store calendar initiatives.
- Develop training materials, assessments and quick-reference tools to ensure consistent knowledge transfer across the network.
- Monitor training outcomes through KPI tracking and report on impact to senior retail and L&D stakeholders.
- Support special projects such as boutique openings, merchandising resets and product launches with bespoke training modules.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in luxury retail, with demonstrable background in delivering frontline training or coaching (typically 3–5+ years).
- Deep product knowledge of fashion and leather goods, with the ability to translate technical detail into commercial messaging.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills; comfortable delivering classroom and on-the-floor instruction.
- Strong analytical capability to review sales KPIs and convert insights into practical training actions.
- Ability to collaborate across functions and influence store leadership and regional teams.
- Professional demeanour aligned with luxury brand standards; discretion and client-service orientation.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in fashion, business, education or related field preferred; trainer certifications a plus.
- Fluent Italian and strong command of English to operate in an international retail environment (preferred).
Skills
Experience
Typically requires several years in luxury retail with direct responsibility for training, onboarding or performance coaching of sales teams; experience across multiple store formats and product categories advantageous.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; vocational qualification in retail, education, human resources or related discipline preferred. Professional training certifications are advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Culture
Prada combines a rigorous commitment to craftsmanship with a modern, design-led sensibility; the retail organisation prizes immaculate client service, continuous learning and adherence to boutique standards. Employees operate in an international, fast-paced environment where professional development and attention to detail are highly valued.
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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