Prada

JOB PURPOSE
The Department Manager is responsible for meeting department goals, driving the department business in partnership with the General/Store Manager to guarantee the achievement of the quantitative and qualitative objectives set for his/her department and for the store.
They are also responsible for floor coverage, merchandising and marketing of the product in the department/store, and assistance in upholding policies, practices and procedures of general store activities.
The Department Manager leads, coaches and develops his/her team by being a role model in the store and in the luxury market.

RESPONSIBILITES
• Manage sales and ensure all clients receive the highest degree of sophistication and superior service, in order to foster the development of loyal clients
• Meet department’s sales plan and achieve store goals set by the Company
• Promote and educate their team and the client on brand identity and Prada DNA
• Confidently overcome client’s objections and provide guidance to the Client Advisors on how to successfully close the sale
• Foster a strong private appointment culture
• Demonstrate superior knowledge in product categories; train, develop, and educate selling teams in the categories under their
responsibilities, in partnership and collaboration with the General Manager, to make sure that the team has exceptional product knowledge to deliver elevated client experience
• Uphold policies, practices and procedures of general store activities and execute them in a timely manner in order to protect the client experience, as well as the company assets
• Communicate relevant information to general managers, buyers, regional director and store teams.
• In collaboration with the General/Store Manager, provide Retail Merchandisers with prompt and accurate feedback on any request of products related to his/her category,
• Leverage inventory with visual planners for product displays and animations to further support category performance

Pay Rate: Salary $90,000-$100,000 with bonus and other incentive

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