Retail Manager Versace

Prada Group; Paris; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prada Group in Paris seeks an experienced Retail Manager to lead luxury boutiques across France & Belgium, driving sales, optimizing operations, and delivering exceptional client service aligned with brand standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in luxury retail management, strong leadership and analytical skills, and a track record of turning insights into action in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in retail management, preferably in the luxury sector.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales, performance and operational efficiency of the related perimeter boutiques.
• Generate and analyze sales, profit and loss statements, KPIs and other operational reports to understand each boutique’s needs and make recommendations to senior management on how to reach goals and grow the business.
• Prepare regularly business reviews and market information to top management.
• Creates strategic decisions based on the needs of the business, based on both short and long term objectives, in alignment with company initiatives, and executes an action plan to increase sales and profit.
• Conduct regular store/market visits to ensure standards are maintained, expectations are being achieved and actions plans are developed in order to move the business forward.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business or related field

Tools

Excel

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.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for sales, performance and operational efficiency of the related perimeter boutiques
• Generate and analyze sales, profit and loss statements, KPIs and other operational reports to understand each boutique’s needs and make recommendations to senior management on how to reach goals and grow the business.
• Prepare regularly business reviews and market information to top management.
• Creates strategic decisions based on the needs of the business, based on both short and long term objectives, in alignment with company initiatives, and executes an action plan to increase sales and profit.
• Conduct regular store/market visits to ensure standards are maintained, expectations are being achieved and actions plans are developed in order to move the business forward.

Team management

• Responsible to act as leader of all Store Managers and to ensure the appropriate representation and integrity of the company and the brand, and ensures that they demonstrate outstanding leadership skills.
• Communicate vision. Strategy and clear direction to all direct reports.
• Develop business strategies and set achievable goals and targets, implements sales incentives to help boost sales, and ensures the stores are held accountable for achieving set goals.
• Partners with the Store Managers to create a dynamic environment with superlative customer service standards, and assures the store and staff are inviting, professional, and knowledgeable on product and related company information.
• Ensure adequate retail staffing through recruitment of the right talents, liaising with HR Department.
• Ensure all training and development programs are implemented and monitored for success.

Client Management

• Maintains an active social relationship with clients and community and understands the needs and changes of the market.
• Works closely with the communication and events department to execute local events.
• Propose and effectively implement local CRM to promote loyalty to the Brand.
• Responsible for the consistent implementation and enhancement of Versace Retail Excellence and all selling and clienteling tools.

Retail Managemet

• Work closely with buyers, planning to ensure that merchandise assortments reflect the brand strategy and stock levels are appropriate to meet the needs of the business.
• Ensure store presentation and visual merchandising standards are maintained according to company directives and applies strategies to deliver best results through merchandising and visual representation.
• Analyzes and manages sell through. Identifies and communicates regularly with division heads on product availability and market trends to maximize productivity.
• Assures optimum shrinkage results are met by enforcing security measures and maintaining consistent accuracy in inventory levels.
• Remains in compliance with operational and company policies and procedures and assures all policies are enforced.
• Demonstrates proficiency in managing operational costs and balancing all related budgetary expenses in a cost efficient manner.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in retail management, preferably in the luxury sector.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, business development and visual merchandising, with solid selling skills.
• Ability to analyze financial reports and monitor business performance.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good command of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong customer focus and ability to build lasting client relationships, while understanding market trends and business opportunities.

Location: Paris
Scope: France & Belgium

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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.