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.
The acquisition of Pasticceria Marchesi 1824 has marked the Group’s entry into the food sector, applying the same high quality criteria. Very proactive also in the art field, the Prada Group strengthens its presence through contemporary art projects in constant evolution.
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.
Job Summary/Purposes:
The In-Store Visual Manager is responsible for managing the fitouts of shop windows and interiors at all area locations, sharing and implementing the guidelines defined by the Visual Merchandising Office, in compliance with the highest qualitative standards, the brand image and the Company products, with the purpose of increasing sales. Ensures on a daily basis the maintenance of fitouts of shop windows and interiors.
Responsibilities:
- Visits West Coast area stores on a rotating basis to carry out fitouts of store windows and interiors based on the defined time frame, implementing the guidelines received from the Visual Department at the Headquarters and ensuring their maintenance on a daily basis
- Coordinates with the management of each store to prepare product and materials prior to their visit, or provides instruction and feedback remotely to enable the store to implement displays
- Regularly coordinates the implementation of changes needed at each location according to store differentiation, product assortment, sales trends, market peculiarities, and customer targets, and references competitors in compliance with the guidelines provided by the HQ Visual Merchandising Department
- Organizes regular meetings with all store points-of-contact in order to efficiently streamline the sharing of information
- Cooperates in close alignment with HQ Retail Merchandising for the implementation of fitouts fostering customer traffic and sales growth through the identification of appropriate looks for the market, the customers, and the season, based on product availability and always in compliance with the guidelines of the HQ Visual Merchandising Department
- Keeps in touch with the management of each store in order to monitor the delivery of new arrivals at each location, and from time to time, creates simulations with new product groups in order to share with other area stores or to quickly implement a product launch across all locations.
- Provides appropriate instruction to the Store Managers and Category Department Managers so that they may contribute to the maintenance of the fitout of their own Departments inside each store
- Organizes and leads trainings on the basics of Visual Merchandising for the full staff at each area store
- Consolidates pictures of changes made at each location, personally and remotely, and promptly communicates the images to the HQ Visual Department based on requested timing in order to allow feedback and time for adjustments as needed
- Liaises with the HQ Visual and Retail Merchandising, to periodically provide information on implemented fitouts for each location as well as sales feedback by product category, monitoring competitors and the local markets in general
- Consolidates and reports feedback on the condition of store interiors, shop windows, display elements and objects. Follows up with location managers and the relevant HQ departments, seeing store maintenance issues through to a prompt conclusion
- Is responsible for the visual props management at each location. Trains the relevant staff of each store in the proper care of display objects in front and back of house, and their eventual replenishment, returns or destruction. Regularly inspects prop areas, notifies store staff when maintenance is needed, and assists with organization.
- Cooperates with HQ Communications and PR Departments for the implementation of In-Store Events and Press Presentations at each store. Coordinates and oversees the professional photography of events when required.
This position will be paid an annualized salary of $110,000 -$120,000, and if applicable, may be eligible for commission, bonuses and other incentive opportunities. The rate of pay offered may vary based on may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
