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RESPONSIBILITES Market and Métier knowledge Frequent store visits to acquire product expertise, analyse feedback and identify trends Monitor sales performance through both quantitative analyses and compiling qualitative feedback Undertake detailed analyses to understand business opportunities and risks Build action plans in close collaboration with Retail, Training, Customer Service, Metiers and Europe Region to achieve ambitions Plan product feedback sessions and metier circles with ambassadors to collect key insights from each store and prepare for the buying sessions Work closely with Retail Merchandising Director to update sales forecasts OTB and Buying management Collaborate to the definition of OTB for stores in line within the strategy of the subsidiary and Europe and with the stock objectives set for the current year Monitor and control reorders in line with budgeted stock levels Propose a buying strategy and support physical stores in their buying to ensure a coherent offer that will answer to their customers' needs and enhance the store identities, with a good balance between novelties and bestsellers (assortments, PSI, novelties) Monitor the PSI and replenishment in collaboration with the Planning team, proposing adjustments based on sales per store, assortment planning and retail constraints Product animation Support the launch of new products by collaborating with Training team, Visual Merchandiser and Communications to ensure successful launches Work closely with VM team to optimise products visibility, create coherent VM stores, and highlight products as per business needs Contribute to the success of Animations and Events by ensuring the product assortment, working with Customer Service to ensure timely delivery, collaborating on VM plans, and providing tools to support the Retail team Ensure product is managed throughout the region by the appropriate action of transfers and replenishment to optimize sales and stock management Work with the Training team to support in-store briefings for key products Métiers & Europe Community partnership Share, implement and adapt Europe strategy within the subsidiary and bring forward the best practices from the community Work closely with the Métiers to implement their strategy locally and achieve growth ambitions Be the key liaison between the Stores and Métiers: share feedback and key information REQUIREMENTS 5-7 years of Retail Merchandising / Buying experience within a retail environment Highly analytical with exceptional organisational and presentation skills Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel Excellent communication skills, ability to work with Retail teams and liaise with Corporate teams Detailed in their analyses but synthetic and action-focused when sharing with others Business and service-oriented, proactive towards tasks and proposing new ideas Team player, with great interpersonal skills

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, Church's and Car Shoe brands, and has employees of over 100 nationalities. JOB PURPOSE This position is responsible for achieving sales targets of Brand + Product Category for all Prada Boutiques/Shops by executing Buying and Retail Merchandising activities working closely with Headquarters and Japan Retail Functions. Analyzes the distinctive features of the market in terms of sales, trends, and characteristics of the clientele in order to acquire an extensive understanding of the market and to remain constantly up to date. RESPONSIBILITIES Be responsible for buying process, in line with the selection of Headquarters Master Order Handle replenishment and rebalance products, with the Headquarters Retail Merchandising Manager, to achieve sell-through target. Analyze the sales performance and sell-through, supervise the local market to ensure the right management of the stock and the proper replenishment, well timed to seize the business opportunities. Work closely with the Headquarters Retail Merchandising Department to ensure product availability. Visit frequently Boutiques/Shops in the Region to provide assistance and feedback and increase performance Analyze the distinctive trait of the market in terms of trends, positioning of competitors and characteristics of the clientele and continuous transfer significant information to the Headquarters Facilitate seasonal Product Training to all the shops. Develop sales strength of Store Managers and Staffs Participate in periodical Store Managers' Meeting to increase the effectiveness in terms of communication. Work closely with Visual Merchandising Team to ensure the Brand image in the shops. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Merchandising in Luxury Fashion Industry Leadership Skills Product Knowledge Quantitative Analytical skills Listening Skill Fluent English with Italian HQs Merchandising in Luxury Fashion Industry Product and fashion industry knowledge Quantitative Analytical skills Persuation and influencing Proactivity and continuos improvement Result driven Fluent English Presentation/Communication Skills 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.