About this role
<p><em>Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. The Group, a world leader in the luxury sector, operates in more than 45 countries with the PRADA, Miu Miu, Versace, Church’s, Car Shoe and Luna Rossa brands, and has employees of over 100 nationalities.</em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><strong><u><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">JOB PURPOSE</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><strong><u><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">This position is responsible for achieving sales targets of Prada Women’s BAGS and ACC (SLG, Fashion Jewelry, Hat, Hair ACC, Eyewear, Fine Jewelry, Fragrance, Porcelain, etc.) for all Prada Boutiques/Shops by executing Buying and Retail Merchandising activities working closely with Headquarters and Japan Retail Functions.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Analyzing the distinctive features of the market in terms of sales, trends, and characteristics of the clientele in order to acquire an extensive understanding of the market and to remain constantly up to date.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><strong><u><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">RESPONSIBILITIES </span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><strong><u><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0mm;margin-bottom:0.0mm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0mm;margin-right:0.0mm;margin-bottom:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Be responsible for management of Women’s Bags and ACC team</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0mm;margin-right:0.0mm;margin-bottom:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">In charge of the buying process, in line with the selection of Headquarters Master Order</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0mm;margin-right:0.0mm;margin-bottom:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Handle replenishment from warehouse and rebalance products, also working with Headquarter Regional Merchandiser, to achieve sales and sell-through target</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0mm;margin-right:0.0mm;margin-bottom:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Analyze the sales performance and sell-through, prepare weekly sales data and report, supervise the local market to ensure the right management of the stock and the proper replenishment, well timed to seize the business opportunities</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0mm;margin-right:0.0mm;margin-bottom:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Work closely with the Headquarter Regional Retail Merchandising Department to ensure product availability</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0mm;margin-right:0.0mm;margin-bottom:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Visit frequently Boutiques/Shops in the Region to provide assistance and feedback to increase performance</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0mm;margin-right:0.0mm;margin-bottom:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Analyze the distinctive trait of the market in terms of trends, positioning of competitors and characteristics of the clientele and continuous transfer significant information to the Headquarters</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0mm;margin-right:0.0mm;margin-bottom:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Facilitate seasonal Product Training to all the shops.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0mm;margin-right:0.0mm;margin-bottom:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develop sales strength of Store Managers and Staffs</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0mm;margin-right:0.0mm;margin-bottom:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Participate in periodical Store Managers’ Meeting to increase the effectiveness in terms of communication.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0mm;margin-right:0.0mm;margin-bottom:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Work closely with Visual Merchandising Team to ensure the Prada image in the shops</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><strong><u><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS </span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><strong><u><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Merchandising in Luxury Fashion Industry (strong experience in Leather Goods)</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Product and fashion industry knowledge</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Product Knowledge</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Quantitative Analytical skills</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excel Skill</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Fluent English to communicate with Italian HQs</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Presentation/Communication Skills to Shop and Italian HQs</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0mm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Bodoni-DTC"> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><em>Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.</em><br><em>Prada Group promotes an inclusive work environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal characteristics. We believe that diversity is a value and we are committed to build a fair and respectful workplace for all.</em></p>