PRADA Assistant Store Manager, Oslo

Overview

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. Our Iconic Brands include PRADA, Miu Miu, Church’s, Car Shoe and Pasticceria Marchesi and we are currently operating in more than 45 Countries, embracing employees of more than 100 nationalities.

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 Purpose

You are the Store Manager's alter ego and act as its deputy; you are expected to stand in for him / her whenever the necessity arises to take leadership of the store. As the Prada Assistant Store Manager, you are a passionate Brand Ambassador and a business leader, who conveys the Prada philosophy and values to the local market, the Store team and to the final Client. You are a driven business owner and you hold yourself accountable to support the Store Manager to achieve a successful overall store performance, assisting them in analyzing reports and developing action plans. You guarantee an extraordinary Client experience, by being present on the sales floor and leading by example to placing the Client above all. You are a motivating and inspiring leader; you inspire and motivate the team to achieve business goals ensuring their skills are maximized. You manage all operational activities related to your Store, ensuring that Company policies and procedures are proactively put in place while ensuring consistency and compliance with corporate guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in defining business strategies to exceed financial targets and maximise sales performance, contributing to the overall success of the store.
• Make commercial recommendations to relevant departments to drive sales and improve productivity.
• Coach the store team in developing clear action plans to exceed their KPI targets, including cross-selling and up-selling across product categories.
• Stay consistently informed about market trends and share insights with relevant teams.
• Act as a brand ambassador by representing the company both within the local market (e.g. activities, relevant events) and on the shop floor, ensuring a professional approach and high standard of service to clients.
• Promote Omni-Channel awareness among the team, encouraging and supporting the use of digital tools to enhance client relationships and achieve business objectives.
• Support the development of the e-commerce channel by responding promptly to orders and maintaining a high standard of service.
• Encourage product knowledge across the shop floor and collaborate with relevant departments to address training needs related to products and collections.
• Act as a strong motivator for staff, fostering team spirit through effective communication and cultivating a positive and energetic environment, visible even to clients.
• Actively participate in the recruitment process (market mapping, profile definition, and interviews), either alongside or on behalf of the Store Manager.
• Prioritise the client experience, leading by example to create a welcoming environment and ensuring the team strives to meet every client need and request.
• Promote a client-centric mindset by developing and maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring meaningful after-sales experiences.
• Ensure excellent client satisfaction and the highest level of service by consistently executing the Prada Selling Ceremony.
• Proactively suggest opportunities to the Store Manager for acquiring new clients and increasing the repurchase rate.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager to define targeted clienteling actions aimed at strengthening customer loyalty.
• In partnership with the Store Manager, ensure visual displays attract clients and maximise sales, in line with company guidelines.
• Work with the Store Manager to provide feedback and suggestions to the Visual Merchandising and Retail Merchandising departments when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures regarding cash handling, inventory, logistics, and all key reporting activities required by Head Office.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager to ensure effective and efficient care of company assets in the back of house and promote cooperation with the front of house.
• Ensure staff grooming standards are consistently met.
• Promote synergy and collaboration between front and back of house teams.
• Together with the Store Manager, ensure the store meets requirements for inventory control and manages all activities related to fiscal stock inventory.
• Analyse and benchmark local competitors’ events and share relevant information with the Head Office Events department.

Knowledge and 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.

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