Retail Merchandising Assistant Bags at Prada

Prada; Milano; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prada seeks a Merchandising Coordinator for the Bags area to support the WW Retail Merchandising Manager, ensuring strong product, stock and performance across markets. You will liaise with HQ and local teams, drive weekly reviews, and support planning, product selection and stock allocation.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s in economics, 2+ years in luxury merchandising, fluent English, and excellent Office skills. The role is full-time, on site in Milano, Italy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Strong knowledge of luxury and product.
• Excellent command of English (CEFR C1).
• Strong Excel/Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly/monthly business reviews, reporting and performance recaps.
• Monitor sales, stock and product performance, identifying key opportunities, risks and actions.
• Support business planning, strategic presentations and the development of reporting tools.
• Support product selection and management across collections, launches, VM, Marketing, E-commerce, Pop-Ups and Trunk Shows.
• Monitor product performance and consolidate market feedback to identify opportunities for collection development.
• Support seasonal buying, collection debriefs and product documentation.
• Support weekly replenishment and allocation decisions.
• Monitor stock availability and identify imbalances across markets.
• Follow up on stock transfers, new orders and specific business needs.
• Act as a day-to-day HQ contact for local markets on Bags merchandising topics.
• Act as a point of reference for WW E-commerce teams, providing product information, collecting feedback and identifying commercial opportunities through weekly meetings.
• Consolidate market feedback on product performance, client demand and commercial opportunities.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, VM and other HQ functions.
• Prepare meetings, presentations and business reviews, ensuring alignment and follow-up on agreed actions.

Skills

Luxury & Product knowledge

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency (CEFR C1)

Teamwork

Results-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in economics

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

Job Purpose

Support the WW Retail Merchandising Manager in managing the Bags business globally, ensuring effective product, stock and commercial performance across markets. Act as a key link between HQ and local teams, providing analysis, coordination and follow-up on WW priorities.

Responsibilities

WW Business & Performance

• Prepare weekly/monthly business reviews, reporting and performance recaps.


• Monitor sales, stock and product performance, identifying key opportunities, risks and actions.


• Support business planning, strategic presentations and the development of reporting tools.

Product & Collection Management

• Support product selection and management across collections, launches, VM, Marketing, E-commerce, Pop-Ups and Trunk Shows.


• Monitor product performance and consolidate market feedback to identify opportunities for collection development.


• Support seasonal buying, collection debriefs and product documentation.

Stock & Allocation

• Support weekly replenishment and allocation decisions.


• Monitor stock availability and identify imbalances across markets.


• Follow up on stock transfers, new orders and specific business needs.

Local Markets & E-commerce

• Act as a day-to-day HQ contact for local markets on Bags merchandising topics.


• Act as a point of reference for WW E-commerce teams, providing product information, collecting feedback and identifying commercial opportunities through weekly meetings.


• Consolidate market feedback on product performance, client demand and commercial opportunities.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Supply Chain, VM and other HQ functions.


• Prepare meetings, presentations and business reviews, ensuring alignment and follow-up on agreed actions.

Knowledge and Skills

• Master’s degree in economics


• Work experience at least 2 years


• Solid knowledge of Luxury and Product


• Very Strong Knowledge of Office Suite


• Ability to work in team


• Ability to work by objectives; result-oriented


• Very good communication and interpersonal skills


• Very good knowledge of the English language (CEFR C1)

Salary

• RAL:€35.000 #LI-VG2

Company Culture

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.

Location: Milano, LOM, IT

Full time on site position