Prada WRTW Merchandising Manager

Prada Group•New York, NY

27d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the Women's RTW team in managing the business strategy for the Americas boutiques. Main responsibilities include reporting recaps, developing and executing product assortment strategies, product tools creation, competitive market analysis, distribution & replenishment of seasonal and permanent product.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Merchandising
Strong organizational skills, time management skills, multi-tasking, and prioritizing capabilities
Attention to detail, and strong written and oral communication skills. Must be comfortable with public speaking and presenting
Advanced in Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint
Frequent domestic and international travel required
Positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit are a must. Must be team-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Luxury industry preferred, ideally WRTW

Responsibilities

Review and analyze weekly Excel sales reports to ensure the business is tracking to targets
Prepare weekly business recaps for upper management
Assist in weekly stock rebalancing to drive sales and maximize sell-thru
Participate in 6 buying sessions in Milan/Virtually
Create premarket analysis, including seasonal hindsight to identify successes and opportunities from the previous season for the region
Develop by store/size seasonal assortments for +50 boutiques in accordance with company vision and strategy and market specificities
Executes seasonal/seasonal restocking of products for the boutiques
Communicate and partner closely with retail teams to manage daily product inquiries
Collaborate with Visual Merchandising to ensure seasonal product investments are focal while still within the visual guidelines in accordance with company image standards
Assist in markdown preparation: suggest styles to markdown and consolidate products to high-performing markdown boutiques
Works cross-functionally with logistics to track shipments and deliveries
Analyzes the particularities of the market in terms of trends, positioning of competitors, and characteristics of the clientele
Constant presence in the boutiques to check product sales trends, the presence of a correct product assortment, and appropriate product exposure, as well as a generally positive image of the shop
Works closely with the Store Management teams to understand the needs of the business
Gather and prepare reports for product development proposals or competitor analysis
Introduces the collections to shop personnel on a seasonal basis, supplying detailed instructions on sales strategies and translating the excitement and vision of the company to all levels of personnel within stores
Leads & provides shop sales personnel with product training, provides general WRTW introductory training to new hires
Prepares presentations for store trainings and product
Collaborate with the Retail Operations team to identify WRTW selling event opportunities and set sales targets
Monitor merchandise deliveries pre/post event; follow through on all client orders
Act as WRTW ambassador to stores and retail partners during events. Provide product knowledge and enforce brand ideals and aesthetics.
Support client appointments during events and partake in the overall client selling ceremony