Prada Retail Merchandising Manager

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

• Achieve sales targets for Prada Ladies Leathergoods (Bags) across Prada boutiques and shops by executing buying and retail merchandising activities in close coordination with Headquarters and Japan Retail functions.
• Analyze market sales, trends, and clientele characteristics to build a thorough understanding of the market and stay current.
• Manage the buying process in line with the Headquarters Master Order selection.
• Handle product replenishment and rebalancing with the Headquarters Retail Merchandising Manager to achieve sell-through targets.
• Analyze sales performance and sell-through, monitor the local market, and manage stock and timely replenishment to capture business opportunities.
• Work closely with the Headquarters Retail Merchandising Department to ensure product availability.
• Visit regional boutiques and shops regularly to provide assistance and feedback and improve performance.
• Analyze market trends, competitor positioning, and clientele characteristics, and continuously share significant information with Headquarters.
• Facilitate seasonal product training for all shops.
• Develop the sales capabilities of Store Managers and staff.
• Participate in periodic Store Managers’ meetings to improve communication effectiveness.
• Work closely with the Visual Merchandising Team to ensure the Prada image is upheld in shops.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of merchandising in the luxury fashion industry.
• Leadership skills.
• Product knowledge.
• Quantitative analytical skills.
• Listening skills.
• Fluent English for communication with the Italian Headquarters.
• Presentation skills for shops and the Italian Headquarters.
• Knowledge of products and the fashion industry.
• Persuasion and influencing skills.
• Proactivity and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Results-driven approach.
• Presentation and communication skills for shops and the Italian Headquarters.

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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