TRAINEE MANAGER - IN STORE PROGRAM UK (LONDON)

Job description

TRAINEE MANAGER - IN STORE PROGRAM UK (LONDON)Reference:FEND04146

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, driving the business with a forward‐thinking mindset in line with Fendi's vision.

What is about?Your path

You will deep dive into Fendi Retail organization by experiencing a 2‐assignment path:

First assignment – 12 monthsBased in your "home country", you will be shadowing a department manager, taking 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 gain multiple perspectives on the business by rotating after 6 months in another store (resort, outlet, department store).

Second assignment – 12 monthsThis assignment offers 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. You will unlock your full potential on the leadership perspective to inspire your team. Your main missions will gravitate around the following pillars:

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 on the business strategy

ProfileFENDI's next generation of 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 the sales teams into achieving objectives and retail performance

Ensure the company policies are displayed at store level to successfully meet the 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

02-04-2026

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