What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Trainee position at Zegna?
Why Join Us
Following the path traced by the founder Ermenegildo over 110 years ago, ZEGNA is now internationally recognized as a leading global luxury menswear brand. Established as a fabric maker in the mountains of Piedmont, ZEGNA is part of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, which counts more than 6,000 employees. Managed by Gildo Zegna as Chairman and CEO, Ermenegildo Zegna Group designs, creates, and distributes luxury ready-to-wear and accessories under both the ZEGNA and Thom Browne brands to over 500 stores. The Group also operates TOM FORD FASHION through a long-term license agreement with The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. to over 100 stores. As of 30th September 2023, ZEGNA has 403 stores of which 242 are directly operated. The brand remains committed to leveraging its rich heritage to build a better present and future.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Ermenegildo Zegna is looking for a Retail Trainee to join our corporate team! The role of the Retail Trainee is to support the VP of Retail and assist the Retail network with reporting and interdepartmental projects.
We are looking for someone who has an ability to problem-solve, be proactive and anticipate needs; interest in a career path within the retail/luxury industry; flexibility and strong listener; and interest in business and retail reporting.
This role will work closely with the US Retail teams and support the organization’s short and long-term objectives through administrative and long-term project work. Trainees will collaborate cross-functionally to develop initiatives to improve business results.
This will be a Full-time role based in our New York City office and the program is scheduled to last for 12 months.
The core responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Main Responsibilities
Following the path traced by the founder Ermenegildo over 110 years ago, ZEGNA is now internationally recognized as a leading global luxury menswear brand. Established as a fabric maker in the mountains of Piedmont, ZEGNA is part of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, which counts more than 6,000 employees. Managed by Gildo Zegna as Chairman and CEO, Ermenegildo Zegna Group designs, creates, and distributes luxury ready-to-wear and accessories under both the ZEGNA and Thom Browne brands to over 500 stores. The Group also operates TOM FORD FASHION through a long-term license agreement with The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. to over 100 stores. As of 30th September 2023, ZEGNA has 403 stores of which 242 are directly operated. The brand remains committed to leveraging its rich heritage to build a better present and future.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Ermenegildo Zegna is looking for a Retail Trainee to join our corporate team! The role of the Retail Trainee is to support the VP of Retail and assist the Retail network with reporting and interdepartmental projects.
We are looking for someone who has an ability to problem-solve, be proactive and anticipate needs; interest in a career path within the retail/luxury industry; flexibility and strong listener; and interest in business and retail reporting.
This role will work closely with the US Retail teams and support the organization’s short and long-term objectives through administrative and long-term project work. Trainees will collaborate cross-functionally to develop initiatives to improve business results.
This will be a Full-time role based in our New York City office and the program is scheduled to last for 12 months.
The core responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Main Responsibilities
- Analyze and distribute weekly reports to top management and retail team.
- Prepare documents, reports, and high-level presentations for team and executive meetings.
- Coordinate/update monthly and quarterly reporting for Head of Retail and Merchandising
- Update performance metrics for Customer Advisors, distribute to Store Managers; maintain file with new hires and terminations on an ongoing basis.
- Develop and analyze ad hoc reporting for various focus projects
- Serve as a liaison with all departments (Ops, Finance, CRM, Marketing) to support business alignment and retail centered projects
- Compile store decks to top management prior to store visits
- Support retail network with data maintenance on SharePoint
- Manage administrative tasks from time to time
- Experience working with numbers and analyzing data
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Highly detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities.
- Personable and capable of holding others accountable.
- Thrives in fast-paced retail environments.
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- A clear and effective communicator.
- Capable of supporting multiple projects and working efficiently under pressure.
- Must possess positive “can do” attitude and be knowledgeable about the luxury fashion industry
- Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and be a partner to the Senior Management Team
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
- $25.00/hour
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