Prada Retail Merchandiser

About Prada

Prada is an emblem of Italian sophistication, intellectual design, and cultural modernity, with a heritage dating to 1913 in Milan. As an employer, the House offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a globally admired luxury group where creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation are pursued with disciplined excellence. Prada values discerning talent across design, retail, operations, digital, and corporate functions, fostering an environment shaped by curiosity, precision, and respect for heritage. Employees are invited to participate in a dynamic international culture that balances artistic vision with commercial rigor, while advancing the brand’s enduring influence in fashion, leather goods, and contemporary luxury.

Role & Responsibilities

• Analyse the assigned market’s characteristics, including fashion trends, competitor positioning and customer profiles, through regular store visits and ongoing feedback to the Central Retail Merchandiser.
• Collaborate with the Central Retail Merchandiser and Product Committee to prepare the Master Order for the assigned geography and product category, following collection guidelines and product selection criteria.
• Work with the Central Retail Merchandiser and Controlling Department to prepare sales budgets for the assigned geography and product categories.
• Maintain regular contact with key stores through frequent visits, identify potential issues, and update sales staff on product characteristics and selling points.
• Provide timely feedback to the Central Retail Merchandiser on customer responses to the collection, including fit, missing items, and product or material defects.
• Monitor sales performance across the assigned geography using company reporting tools.
• Communicate regularly with Store Managers and Area Managers to check alignment between sales performance and stock levels.
• Act promptly when performance deviates from targets, determining whether to adjust replenishment or transfer products between stores; coordinate with Retail Sales Planning and Analysis in agreement with the Central Retail Merchandiser.
• Participate in all Visual Merchandising activities, including initial planning, follow-up and any necessary replanning.
• Collaborate with the Visual Display team during product display planning.
• Verify that store Visual Display aligns with sales objectives and the collection concept through regular visits and timely feedback to the Fashion Coordinator or Central Retail Merchandiser.
• Support the Visual Display team in preparing guidance materials for stores and Store Managers, and monitor implementation of seasonal guidelines.
• Analyse the relationship between displayed and sold products, ensure product rotation follows guidelines, and provide ongoing feedback to the Central Retail Merchandiser.
• Deliver product training to Sales Staff to keep them informed, knowledgeable and motivated about the products.
• Support and supervise team members’ daily activities, providing guidance on work methods and timelines.

Skills

Culture

Prada fosters a intellectually curious and forward-thinking workplace where heritage craftsmanship, contemporary design, and cultural dialogue intersect. As an employer, it encourages disciplined creativity, cross-functional collaboration, and a refined attention to detail, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to one of luxury fashion’s most influential maisons.

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