- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
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.
The Store Manager leads overall store performance for Prada in Taormina, driving sales, client experience, team development, retail operations and local events. The role includes managing and coaching the team, delivering store targets and budgets, and strengthening client relationships and brand loyalty.
Role & Responsibilities
- Take ownership of overall store performance as a business leader and Company Brand Ambassador, delivering an outstanding client experience on the sales floor and leading activities to achieve store targets.
- Manage and coach the store team, ensuring succession planning and internal development.
- Drive and maximize sales performance; propose and develop business plans; and lead the team to exceed KPIs.
- Represent the company in the local market, identifying opportunities to increase store traffic, attract new clients and build brand loyalty.
- Remain present on the sales floor, ensuring an appropriate approach and service for clients.
- Develop the team’s omni-channel capabilities.
- Meet the store operating budget and control expenses.
- Promote a client-centric mindset by building and maintaining strong client relationships, delivering excellent satisfaction and the highest level of service.
- Implement clienteling initiatives and events with other company functions to secure loyalty and increase client spending.
- Foster a strong private appointment culture.
- Promote an entrepreneurial, collaborative team spirit through effective communication, efficient organization and professional development.
- Keep the team informed and prepared on Prada Group information, product knowledge, the local market, competitors, policies and procedures.
- Attract and recruit top talent through networking and scouting.
- Develop sales strategies with the Retail Merchandising, Visual Merchandising and Retail Operations teams.
- Ensure displays attract clients and maximize sales in line with company guidelines.
- Participate in buying sessions when requested and provide effective product feedback based on store needs.
- Ensure cooperation between front and back of house.
- Enforce company procedures for cash operations, inventory, logistics and reporting required by head office.
- Work with the Retail Events Office to organize local events; set challenging, realistic targets for each client and propose local event opportunities with stakeholders and influencers.
Qualifications
- Business-driven.
- Leadership and team management capability.
- Ability to motivate and persuade people.
- Strong customer-service mindset and a natural ability to welcome clients.
- Confident, enthusiastic and positive; mature and assertive.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Market and product knowledge or passion.
- Interest in luxury, fashion, art and design.
- Fluent spoken English; other languages are desirable.
- A degree in Business or Retail Management, or equivalent, is a plus.
Skills
Education
A degree in Business or Retail Management, or equivalent, is a plus.
Workplace
The role is situated in Taormina, Sicily, Italy.
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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