- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $140,000–155,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
About Prada
Prada is an emblem of Italian sophistication, intellectual design, and cultural modernity, with a heritage dating to 1913 in Milan. As an employer, the House offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a globally admired luxury group where creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation are pursued with disciplined excellence. Prada values discerning talent across design, retail, operations, digital, and corporate functions, fostering an environment shaped by curiosity, precision, and respect for heritage. Employees are invited to participate in a dynamic international culture that balances artistic vision with commercial rigor, while advancing the brand’s enduring influence in fashion, leather goods, and contemporary luxury.
The Senior Manager, Retail Training leads Prada’s Northeast learning and development strategy, translating global priorities into retail learning experiences that strengthen leadership, client experience, talent development, and business performance. The role partners across retail, HR, CRM, operations, and HQ training; oversees regional programs, platforms, and budget; and regularly travels throughout the Northeast. Annual salary range: $140,000–$155,000, with possible eligibility for bonuses and other incentives; pay may vary with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the Northeast Retail Training strategy, aligning regional business needs with Americas and global priorities.
- Partner with senior retail and store leaders to identify business, client, leadership, and talent-development opportunities.
- Translate business priorities into focused learning initiatives that strengthen client engagement, selling excellence, product knowledge, and leadership effectiveness.
- Maintain a strong field presence, using store observations, coaching, and business insights to ensure learning translates into consistent execution.
- Develop store teams by establishing clear priorities, accountability, and standards of excellence throughout the region.
- Partner with HR and Retail Leadership to support onboarding, leadership development, internal mobility, succession, and career growth.
- Oversee the design and delivery of regional learning programs across in-person, virtual, and digital platforms.
- Measure training effectiveness through business results, learning KPIs, field observations, and behavioral change.
- Represent the Northeast in Americas and global training discussions, raising regional needs, opportunities, and best practices.
- Manage the regional training budget, learning platforms, and key strategic projects.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in Retail Training, Learning & Development, or Retail Leadership, ideally within luxury retail.
- Strong understanding of client experience, clienteling, selling, coaching, and leadership development.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively across multiple stores and functions.
- Strong facilitation, communication, analytical, and project-management skills.
- Commercial mindset and ability to connect learning initiatives to client, people, and business outcomes.
- Ability to travel regularly throughout the Northeast region.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite, Success Factors modules, LMS digital learning platforms, and digital training solutions.
- Proficient knowledge of English; another language is a plus.
Skills
Experience
5+ years in Retail Training, Learning & Development, or Retail Leadership, ideally within luxury retail
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 140,000 to USD 155,000 per annum.
Benefits
May be eligible for bonuses and other incentive opportunities.
Culture
Prada fosters a intellectually curious and forward-thinking workplace where heritage craftsmanship, contemporary design, and cultural dialogue intersect. As an employer, it encourages disciplined creativity, cross-functional collaboration, and a refined attention to detail, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to one of luxury fashion’s most influential maisons.
About Cerulean
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