PRADA Retail Merchandiser - UOMO

Prada Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Prada Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Retail Merchandiser to analyze market trends, competitor positioning, and customer profiles through regular store visits. You will collaborate with the Central Retail Merchandiser, Product Committee, and Controlling to prepare the Master Order and the regional sales budget, ensuring stock levels meet demand and brand standards.

You will drive Visual Merchandising, support store managers, monitor sales performance with company tools, and provide

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury retail or fashion merchandising is preferred.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills to forecast demand.

Responsibilities

• Analyse market characteristics, including fashion trends, competitor positioning, and customer profiles, through regular store visits.
• Collaborate with the Central Retail Merchandiser and Product Committee to prepare the Master Order for the assigned area and product category.
• Prepare the sales budget for the region in cooperation with the Controlling Department.
• Maintain regular contact with stores to identify issues and update sales staff on product features and selling points.
• Provide timely feedback on customer responses to collections, including fit and defects.
• Monitor sales performance across the area using company reporting tools.
• Coordinate with Store Managers and Area Managers to align sales with stock levels.
• Participate in all Visual Merchandising activities from initial planning to replanning.
• Collaborate with Visual Display team to ensure in-store displays align with sales objectives and collection concepts.
• Support and supervise team members in daily activities.

Skills

Market analysis

Store visits

Merchandising

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

Retail analytics tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse the specific characteristics of the assigned market, including fashion trends, competitor positioning, and customer profiles, through regular visits to stores and continuous feedback to the relevant Central Retail Merchandiser.
• Collaborate with the Central Retail Merchandiser and the Product Committee in preparing the Master Order for the assigned geographical area and product category, following the collection guidelines and product selection criteria.
• Collaborate with the Central Retail Merchandiser and the Controlling Department to prepare the sales budget for the assigned geographical area and product categories.
• Maintain regular contact with key stores, including frequent on-site visits, to identify potential issues and update sales staff on product characteristics and relevant selling points.
• Provide timely feedback to the Central Retail Merchandiser on customer responses to the collection, including fit, missing items, and product or material defects.
• Continuously monitor sales performance across the assigned geographical area using company reporting tools.
• Maintain regular communication with Store Managers and Area Managers within the assigned geographical area to verify alignment between sales performance and stock levels.
• Take prompt action in the event of deviations from targets, deciding whether to adjust replenishment or transfer products between stores. Coordinate continuously with Retail Sales Planning and Analysis, in agreement with the Central Retail Merchandiser.
• Participate in all Visual Merchandising activities, including initial planning, follow-up, and any necessary replanning.
• Collaborate with the Visual Display team during the product display planning phase to:
• Continuously verify that the Visual Display in individual stores is aligned with sales objectives and the collection concept, through regular store visits and timely feedback to the Fashion Coordinator or Central Retail Merchandiser.
• Support the Visual Display team in preparing guidance materials for individual stores and Store Managers, and monitor the correct implementation of seasonal guidelines.
• Analyse the relationship between products displayed and products sold, ensuring product rotation is consistent with the guidelines and providing continuous feedback to the Central Retail Merchandiser.
• Implement product training activities for Sales Staff, ensuring they remain consistently informed, knowledgeable, and motivated regarding the products.
• Support and supervise team members in their daily activities, providing guidance on work methods and timelines.

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. 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.