PRADA General Manager Chicago

Prada; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prada Group in Chicago seeks a Store Manager to lead a premium retail team and deliver an exceptional client experience on the shop floor. You will drive brand performance, coach staff, and steer all activities to meet store targets in a luxury environment.

The role requires strong leadership, business acumen and a passion for fashion, with English fluency and an ability to build lasting client relationships. This position emphasizes omni-channel excellence and local market engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to motivate and persuade people.
• Excellent client service and relationship building.
• Experience in luxury/fashion preferred.
• English language is essential; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive and maximize sales performances.
• Propose and develop business plans.
• Lead store team and exceed KPIs.
• Represent the Company locally to attract clients and build brand loyalty.
• Foster Omni Channel development with the team.
• Meet store operating budget and control expenses.
• Implement clienteling initiatives and events.
• Recruit and develop top talent.

Skills

Business driven

Leadership

Team management

Motivation

Client welcome

Confidence

Organized

Detail oriented

Market knowledge

Product knowledge

English language

Education

Retail management degree

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 the owner of the business, a Company Brand Ambassador and a business leader, accountable for overall store performance. To guarantee an extraordinary Client experience, being present on the sales floor, leading and supporting all activities to achieve store targets.

To manage and coach the store team and to ensure succession plans and internal growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

BUSINESS

• Drive and maximize sales performances.
• Propose and develop business plans.
• Drive the store team to exceed their KPIs.
• Represent the Company on the local market, identifying new opportunities to increase customer footfall, attracts new Clients and builds a loyal relationship with the brand.
• Be present on the sales floor, ensuring a proper approach and service to the Clients.
• Foster the Omni Channel development through the team.
• Meet the store-operating budget, controlling store expenses.

CUSTOMER

• Foster a Client centric mindset by developing and maintaining solid Client relationships.
• Guarantee an excellent Client satisfaction and the highest level of Client service.
• Implement, in partnership with other company functions, clienteling initiatives and events, securing Client loyalty and increasing Client spending.
• Foster a strong private appointment culture.

TEAM

• Promote an entrepreneurial and team spirit using effective communication, ensuring efficient organization and professional growth.
• Ensure the team is always prepared and updated on the Prada Group main information, product knowledge, local market, competitors, policies and procedures.
• The ideal Store Manager is able to attract and recruit the best talents available on the market through networking and scouting.

RETAIL

• Develop a proper sales strategy, in cooperation with the Retail Merchandising, Visual Merchandising and Retail Operations teams.
• Ensures that the display attracts Clients and maximizes sales in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Participate in the buying session when requested and in any case he/she provides effective product feedback based on store needs.
• Ensure synergy and cooperation between front and back of house.
• Is responsible for the enforcement of Company procedures on cash activity, inventory, logistics and all the main reporting activities requested by the head office.

EVENTS

• Cooperate with the Retail Events Office for the organization of local events and defines a challenging and realistic target per Client, proposing new opportunities for local events in partnership with local Stakeholders and Influencers.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Business driven

Leadership and team management

Ability to motivate and persuade people

Natural ability to welcome our client

Confident, enthusiastic and positive

Mature and assertive

Organized and detail oriented

Market and product knowledge/passion

Business/Retail Management degree or equivalent is a plus

Interest in luxury/fashion, art and design

English is a must other languages are 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.