Retail Merchandiser Man Shoes-Leather Goods

BoF Careers; Paris; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prada Group in Paris is seeking a Retail Merchandising Analyst to support the buying process for France, Belgium and Monaco, analyzing daily sales, trends and client characteristics, reporting to the General Merchandising Manager.

You will cooperate with Retail Merchandising teams, HQ, and Visual Merchandising to place orders, transfer stock between stores, monitor performance by store and SKU, and support training materials.

Qualifications

• Analytical background combined with knowledge of fashion luxury industry.
• Strong mindset, flexibility and cross-functional communication.
• Ability to translate Prada DNA to store teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Retail Merchandising Managers to place orders for the market.
• Cooperate with HQ Retail Merchandising teams for merchandise orders per store.
• Monitor the sales performance of product categories by store and SKU daily.
• Use tools to transfer products between stores or markets based on stock trends.
• Provide Retail Customer Service with stock replenishment and allotment information.
• Report significant market events to Headquarters Retail Merchandising Team.
• Cooperate with Visual Merchandising to ensure consistent product displays.
• Prepare materials for product training activities.

Skills

Analytical background

Fashion luxury knowledge

Communication skills

translation of brand DNA to stores

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.

Job Purpose

To be involved in the buying process of Prada Group in the France/Belgium/Monaco area. To process daily analysis in terms of sales, trends and characteristics of clients guaranteeing periodic presence in the store. The role reports to the General Merchandising Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the Retail Merchandising Managers to place the order for his/her market, in line with selection of the Master Order.
• Cooperate with Headquarter Retail Merchandising teams in making merchandise orders per store.
• Monitor the sales performance of referring product category by store and SKU on a daily basis.
• Use Company tools to transfer products between stores or markets, according to stock trends and the indications provided by the Retail Merchandising Managers or requests by stores.
• Provide the Retail Customer Service with information concerning performances of store replenishment and allotment of products in the stores, based on the indications of his/her own manager or the requests by markets he/she oversees.
• Convey to the Headquarters Retail Merchandising Team all information concerning significant events in the reference market, as well as events of local relevance.
• Cooperate with Visual Merchandising structures to create a consistent product display in shop windows and inside stores.
• Prepare contents and/or presentations useful to product training activities and products.

Knowledge And Skills

Analytical background, combined with a knowledge of fashion industry luxury.

Strong mindset and flexibility.

Communication skills and the ability of translating the DNA of the brand to the stores.

3 to 5 years of experience.

Luxury-oriented and knowledge of Retail basic principles

Strong sensitivity and aesthetic sense

Passion for international context and for the various social and cultural contexts

Good command of French and English language, Italian would be a plus

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.