Job Description

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. Our Iconic Brands include PRADA, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe and Pasticceria Marchesi and we are currently operating in more than 45 Countries, embracing employees of more than 100 nationalities.

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.

JOB PURPOSE

You are a passionate Brand Ambassador and a business leader/partner, who conveys the Brand philosophy and values to the Store team and to the final Client. You hold yourself accountable for achieving a successful Department performance, supporting and implementing all activities to achieve the targets. You guarantee excellence in Client experience, by being present on the sales floor and leading by example to placing the Client above all. You are a motivating and inspiring manager, you coach and work closely with your team to achieve their sales target, maximizing all the commercial opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive your Department Team to exceed financial targets and maximize sales performances and contribution to support the success of the entire store

Support the Store Manager/ Deputy Store Manager to develop and implement business plans, through the analysis of the department's performances and proposal of relevant acti?on plans

Drive the Department team to exceed their KPI targets

Foster cross selling and up selling among product categories

Be present on the sales floor, ensuring highest standard of approach and service to Clients.

Foster the Omni Channel awareness among the team, as well as encourage and support the team in using digital tools to improve the relationship with clients and achieving the business objectives

Foster the E-commerce channel development through a timely response to orders received, always delivering a high standard of service

Be constantly up-to-date on market trends (especially in relation to your department) and share ?ns?ghts w?th relevant funct?ons

Ensure display attracts Clients and maximizes sales, in accordance with Company guidelines

Place the Client above all, leading by example to create a welcoming environment and ensure the team strives to meet their every need and request

Foster a Client centric mindset developing and maintaining solid Client relationships and enforcing meaningful after sales experiences

Guarantee an excellent Client satisfaction and the highest level of Client service through the execution of the "Brand Selling Ceremony"

Proactively identify opportunities to gain new Clients in order to grow department sales

Strengthen Client loyalty supporting the department team to carry out clientelling initiatives

Proactively manage any customer complaints to ensure client relationship is maintained with positive outcome

Act as a strong team motivator, promoting team sp?r?t through effective communication, and cultivating a positive and energetic environment, even to the eyes of the Client

Encourage the exchange of information within the team and proactively develop morning briefing on specific topics

Master fully all company tools and applications including IT and digital, and ensure team is constantly informed of relevant updates

Having understood the needs and priorities, train and inspire the department sales team on product knowledge, sales techniques, Client Services, and Company policies and procedures

Identify talents within your team to propose for internal development opportunities, sharing the proposal with the Store Manager in order to define the correct development processes

Guarantee team development through coaching and follow-ups on individual action plans;

Actively support the Store Manager in mapping the market for any researches they may have

Lead by example to ensure the team operate with the highest level of care and respect for the product, evident in every ceremony or procedure

Support synergy and cooperation between front and back of house

Support enforcement of Company procedures on cash activity, inventory, logistics and all main reporting activities requested by head office

Contribute to an effect?ve and eff?c?ent care of Company's assets

Prov?de feedback and suggestions concerning department needs firstly to the the Store Manager, and if necessary with the Visual Merchandising and the Retail Merchandising departments

Be the guarantor for an effect?ve and eff?c?ent back of house organization for the department, taking responsibility for the protect?on of the company's assets as well as ensuring the staff grooming standard is maintained;

You ensure that Company policies and procedures are proactively put in place while managing all operational activities related to your Department.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Similar experience within boutique environment, especially in leather goods and accessories categories within a luxury brand

Understanding of high-level customer service and ability to build long-lasting relationships with clients

Experience in driving CRM KPIs using relevant tools and promoting a clienteling concept

Ability to work effectively in a team

Results-oriented with the ability to work by objectives

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Fluent in English