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TRAINEE MANAGER - IN STORE PROGRAM UK (LONDON)ReferenceFEND04146
Job TitleTRAINEE MANAGER - IN STORE PROGRAM UK (LONDON)
The Retail Management Trainee Program is crafted to put young high‐potential profiles on the starting blocks for a successful retail career within FENDI. Working with the Retail Leaders (Department Manager, Operations Manager, In‐Store Marketing Manager, Assistant Store Manager), the Manager in Training will be equipped with a holistic view of the business to gain a 360 vision of the retail day‐to‐day management. Throughout a 2‐year fast‐track career path, the Manager in Training will gain a leadership position to become a key player of Fendi's retail network, managing a sales team and driving the business with a forward‐thinking mindset in line with Fendi's vision.
What is about?Your path
You will deep dive into the Fendi Retail organization by experiencing a two‐assignment path:
First assignment – 12 months: Based in your home country, you will shadow a department manager and take the first steps within the retail environment: sales, after‐sales, clienteling, team management, morning briefings, stock management, back‐of‐house operations, and visual merchandising. You will also have the opportunity to rotate after 6 months in another store (resort, outlet, department store).
Second assignment – 12 months: This assignment will offer the opportunity to experience mobility in another country. As Department Manager in training, you will deep dive into a department store to experience the speed and complexity of this environment. Therefore, you will unlock your full potential on the leadership perspective to inspire your team.
Key Missions
Commercial Performance and Team Management
Clientele Service and Management
Product and Stock Management
Process Management
Ad‐Hoc missions
Your DevelopmentAll along the 2‐year program you will:
Be closely followed by the Development HR Department, Line Managers and Retail Managers
Take part in dedicated trainings and talks to develop your soft and hard skills
Gain a broader and insightful vision of the business strategy
ProfileFENDI next‐generation Retail Leaders possess the following abilities and skills:
Outstanding academic track record
Sense of initiative and commercial creativity with fashion sensitivity
Forward‐thinker and self‐starter
Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and follow‐through skills
Potential to grow within the structure to become a retail leader
Build a strong network with Fendi stores, customers, and other luxury brands
Sense of leadership to effectively drive sales teams to achieve objectives and retail performance
Ensure company policies are displayed at store level to meet Fendi standards
Get ready to start your career in FENDI!
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Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 31-03-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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