Prada Retail Team Leader

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

• Drive the team to exceed financial targets, maximize sales performance and contribution, and support store success.
• Support the Store Manager in developing and implementing business plans by analyzing product performance and proposing relevant action plans.
• Foster cross-selling and upselling across product categories.
• Maximize business opportunities through effective sales-floor management, visible presence and support, and adherence to Prada standards.
• Model sales leadership, support team members' sales, and build and develop personal client relationships and a client portfolio.
• Promote a digital mindset within the team and support stronger client relationships and business objectives.
• Stay current on market trends.
• Ensure clients feel welcome and experience an inspiring, engaging client journey.
• Engage clients with Prada's values and vision, including its distinctive attitude, design intelligence, cultural relevance, challenge to convention, and commitment to creativity and innovation.
• Recognize each client's individuality and encourage confidence and independence of spirit.
• Demonstrate dedication to the role, Group values and DNA.
• Cultivate customer relationships and brand loyalty, and leverage the team to capture high-quality customer profiles with every transaction.
• Promote a client-centric mindset, build and maintain strong client relationships, and deliver meaningful after-sales experiences.
• Identify opportunities to acquire new clients and grow department sales.
• Support clienteling initiatives to strengthen client loyalty.
• Proactively manage customer complaints to preserve client relationships and achieve positive outcomes.
• Coach the team consistently, identify development and training needs, and partner with HR and L&D to tailor individual development plans.
• Encourage information-sharing and proactively lead morning briefings on specific topics.
• Identify talent for internal development opportunities and share proposals with the Store Manager to define appropriate development processes.
• Drive team development through coaching and follow-up on individual action plans.
• Support the Store Manager in market mapping for research needs.
• Lead by example to ensure the team treats products with the highest level of care and respect in every ceremony and procedure.
• Promote cooperation between front and back of house.
• Support enforcement of company procedures for cash activity, inventory, logistics and head-office reporting.
• Help ensure effective and efficient care of company assets.
• Provide feedback and suggestions on department needs to the Store Manager and, where needed, the Visual Merchandising and Merchandising departments.
• Oversee effective back-of-house organization, protect company assets and maintain staff grooming standards.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are implemented proactively across store operations.
• Master company tools and applications, including IT and digital tools, and keep the team informed of relevant updates.
• Train and inspire the sales team in product knowledge, sales techniques, client service, and company policies and procedures, based on business needs and priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the luxury fashion industry and its trends.
• Proven ability to drive positive client experiences and build loyalty.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to inspire and influence a team.
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Business awareness.
• Dependability.
• Flexibility in schedule and working hours.

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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