Prada WRTW Merchandising Manager

About the role

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group is a world‑leader in the luxury sector, operating in more than 45 countries with the PRADA, Miu Miu, Versace, Church’s, Car Shoe and Luna Rossa brands. The company employs people of over 100 nationalities.

Responsible for supporting the Women’s Ready‑to‑Wear (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, and distribution & replenishment of seasonal and permanent product.

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‑through.
• Participate in six buying sessions in Milan or virtually.
• Create pre‑market analysis, including seasonal hindsight to identify successes and opportunities from the previous season for the region.
• Develop store/size seasonal assortments for +50 boutiques in accordance with company vision, strategy, and market specificities.
• Execute seasonal and 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 adhering to visual guidelines and brand image standards.
• Assist in markdown preparation: suggest styles to markdown and consolidate products to high‑performing markdown boutiques.
• Work cross‑functionally with logistics to track shipments and deliveries.
• Analyze market trends, competitor positioning, and clientele characteristics.
• Maintain constant presence in boutiques to monitor product sales trends, correct assortment, product exposure, and overall shop image.
• Work closely with Store Management teams to understand business needs.
• Gather and prepare reports for product development proposals or competitor analysis.
• Introduce collections to shop personnel seasonally, providing detailed sales‑strategy instructions and conveying the company’s vision.
• Lead and provide shop sales personnel with product training, including general WRTW introductory training for new hires.
• Prepare presentations for store trainings and product‑selling events.
• Collaborate with Retail Operations to identify WRTW selling‑event opportunities and set sales targets.
• Monitor merchandise deliveries pre‑ and post‑event; follow through on all client orders.
• Act as WRTW ambassador to stores and retail partners during events, providing product knowledge and enforcing brand ideals and aesthetics.
• Support client appointments during events and partake in the overall client‑selling ceremony.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 + years experience in merchandising.
• Experience in the luxury industry preferred, ideally Women’s RTW.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, multi‑tasking, and prioritizing capabilities.
• Attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint.
• Frequent domestic and international travel required.
• Positive attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, and team‑oriented mindset.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 – $120,000, with eligibility for bonuses and other incentive opportunities. The rate of pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.