Summary
About us
Cristbal 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. Cristbal 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 ultramodern shapes were trademarks of the house.
While the brands identity is firmly rooted in its highly conceptual prtporter 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 readytowear collections for men was quickly established as highly successful.
Since October 2015 Demna has designed both mens and womens 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 Northern Europe Retail Trainer
Your opportunity
Under the direction of the General Manager the retail trainer will be responsible for the delivery and rollout 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
- Rollout 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 onsite coaching and accompany sales force in implementing their key learnings onthesalesfloor
Who you are
- Degree holder in Business Training Human Resources Management Psychology or a related discipline
- Previous handson 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
- Clientcentric and strong fashion sensibility
- Possess a passion in fostering a learning culture and developing talents
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Photoshop Illustrator InDesign)
- Frequent Travel required in Northern Europe
Why work with us
This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Balenciaga adventureand to actively contribute to the development of the business bybecoming part of a thriving Atelierin a global Luxury Groupthat offersendlesspossibilities 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
Schedule
Full time
Organization
Balenciaga UK Ltd.