BALENCIAGA Retail Training Manager London

BALENCIAGA Retail Training Manager London page is loaded BALENCIAGA Retail Training Manager London Apply locations London - 6th Floor, 62 Buckingham Gate time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id R133261 Summary About us Crist bal Balenciaga founded the House in 1917 in his home of Spain. In 1937, he established the brand in Paris, designing its collections there until 1968. Crist bal Balenciaga had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior and as The Couturier of the Couturiers by Gabrielle Chanel. The ultra-modern shapes were trademarks of the house. While the brand s identity is firmly rooted in its highly conceptual pr t- -porter collections, its leather goods, footwear, and accessories experience worldwide success as well. Among the archetypal products of the House are its handbag collections. A new focus on the development of Balenciaga ready-to-wear collections for men was quickly established as highly successful. Since October 2015, Demna has designed both men s and women s collections as the artistic director. The Balenciaga House, part of the Kering group since 2001, is one of the most influential names in fashion. Job Description BALENCIAGA Retail Training Manager London Your opportunity Under the direction of the General Manager, the retail trainer will be responsible for the delivery and roll-out of trainings and continuous improvement of training programs; conduct needs assessments, evaluate outcomes and manage training path for all respective countries in Europe. How you will contribute Assist in executing competency building and talent development in accordance with the brand strategies and directions Roll-out and facilitate effective implementation of the trainings (Brand Image and Product, Retail Excellence, Business, Client Journey ) Champion training programs to create a positive and performance driven culture Work in close collaboration with training manager along with business managers to analyze competency gaps, identify training needs and adapt training programs and action plans to meet the business needs Ensure that training programs designed by central training team are adapted to regional needs and delivered in an effective and timely manner Manage the delivery and quality of training programs including planning and coordinating training calendar, venues and participants Conduct pre and post training evaluation to ensure effectiveness, applicability and continuous improvement of training programs Collect, monitor and measure training KPIs (knowledge and skills retention, employee engagement and performance, client experience ) Conduct on-site coaching and accompany sales force in implementing their key learnings on-the-sales-floor Who you are Degree holder in Business, Training, Human Resources Management, Psychology or a related discipline Previous hands-on experience in training and development preferably in luxury retail/hospitality industry Strong analysis needs, program development, facilitation and training delivery skills Mature, confident, positive mindset and excellent people skills to work with different cultures and all levels of staff A self starter with solid organization and influencing skills, able to work autonomously Client-centric and strong fashion sensibility Possess a passion in fostering a learning culture and developing talents Excellent communication skills Fluent in French and English, Italian will be a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Office (+ Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Frequent Travel required in Europe Why work with us? This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Balenciaga adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Atelier in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Diversity Commitment Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, sexual orientation - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company. Job Type Regular Start Date 2024-09-01 Schedule Full time Organization Balenciaga UK Ltd. About Kering A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beaut . By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: Empowering Imagination . In 2022, Kering had over 47,000 employees and revenue of 20.4 billion. Join us to shape the Luxury of tomorrow with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr