Learning & Development Manager

About us:

"Those who work with us take part in the company’s life. Everybody knows that their work is an indispensable contribution to our shared growth "

– Brunello Cucinelli

Brunello Cucinelli, founded in 1978 by the eponymous designer and entrepreneur, is an Italian house operating in the absolute luxury sector, specializing in cashmere and the international informal luxury ready-to-wear sector. As a perfect blend of industry and craftsmanship, our products are designed to stand the test of time. The whole world is fascinated by the products of our country, by the careful selection of raw materials, and the search for the highest quality and creativity in every step of the production chain. Today, the Brunello Cucinelli company finds its true meaning and aesthetic pursuit in manual skills, craftsmanship and the exclusivity of its collections. They are the truest expression of humanity and of creativity and, as such, are fundamental to us.

Who you are:

The Learning & Development Manager is responsible for ideating, leading and facilitating trainings for Corporate and Retail populations. The L&D Manager is energetic and curious in nature and is motivated by helping others reach their fullest potential. The L&D Manager will partner with the Director of People and Culture and Senior Leadership to identify training opportunities for Brunello Cucinelli North America in partnership with Solomeo HQ.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop & facilitate Training Programs including on brand culture, product knowledge, and career development
• Facilitate core program training workshops
• Evaluate training and development needs of our Boutiques
• Strategize with Senior Leadership to revise or build new training programs based on business needs
• Partner with Regional Leadership to mentor and lead underperforming associates, and evaluate training level of all employees trained
• Facilitate New Hire Onboarding for new employees and store openings
• Provide post-training recaps to Senior Leadership and Regionals Management
• Track efficiency of training programs, and provide regular follow-up
• Conduct all train-the-trainers’ workshops for existing retail training programs both online and offline
• Create all training recaps and follow up action plans
• Provide evaluations for post-training endeavors to demonstrate training ROI
• Support Director of People and Culture to execute training & development curriculum including onboarding, ongoing training programs, program execution and follow-up.
• Partner with business leaders to understand business objectives
• Deploy, and customize as needed, training programs to build employee skills
• Identify training opportunities and skill gaps and communicate in order to build training programs
• Measure impact of training, reporting metrics with business leaders and iterating training programs as needed
• Foster strong partnerships with business leaders and key stakeholders to build trainings that achieve business goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5-7 years experience in Retail Training or Learning and Development
• Experience ideating and facilitating trainings and seminars
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively to deliver timely and impactful results.
• Thrive on working collaboratively with team members across the company.
• Adaptable and comfortable with change.
• Convey positive can-do attitude towards tackling problems.
• Ability to seek feedback and seek other points-of-view while maintaining confident direction.
• Team player who can thrive in a relationship driven environment.
• Passionate, driven, and motivated by product.
• Strong computer skills, specifically MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.)
• Ability to work in a growing and entrepreneurial team environment.

EEOC

Brunello Cucinelli is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As required by New York City salary transparency law, effective November 2022, the expected base salary for this position ranges from $110,000-$120,000. Various factors are considered when extending offers, such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Brunello Cucinelli offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.