Training Manager

Regional Senior Training ManagerFounded in 1860 in Florence as a workshop, shop and subsequently school of watch-making, Panerai is renowned for producing high-precision instruments for the Italian Navy with a pulse on innovation and function. Protected by military secrets, these creations were only launched in the International market when the brand was acquired by Richemont Group in 1997.Today, the Maison advances through cutting-edge research, sustainability, and empowering modern heroes with a team that passionately brings value to Panerai's distinctive mix of Italian spirit and Swiss watchmaking excellence.Role OverviewReporting to the Brand President the Regional Senior Training Manager is responsible for the successful planning and implementation of all Retail, Partners and Teams training activities across North America.ResponsibilitiesDefine local yearly training roadmap, in line with strategic market priorities and HQ guidelines, building a long-term vision for team growth & developmentWork closely with HQ to support the development of strong localized training content relevant for the North American businessDesign and deliver engaging in-person (in-class and in-store) and virtual training sessions, alongside individual coaching to enhance skills, performance & motivation, focusing on:Brand and product knowledge & luxury cultureClienteling and selling soft skills (emotional intelligence and managing client expectations)Key profiles empowerment and retail management upskillingEstablish a strong partnership with Commercial Directors and Boutique Managers to secure day-to-day coaching follow up while providing guidance and support, including tailored training plans by boutiqueExtensive utilization of data analytics such as CRM data, NPS, mystery shopping scores, etc to track results to support the creation of strong action plans with clear resultsAct as a strong business partner & key contributor on global and regional projects, including local retail initiatives (active participation in monthly retail & commercial calls)Maintain detailed reporting of all trainings, follow up on participants` training path, monitoring the efficiency of training and achievements while individualizing development action plans along with the respective managersPlan and execute a Maison onboarding program for new joiners, in compliance with Headquarters' guidelinesStrong collaboration with International Training Manager and continuous exchanges/feedback with L&D content creatorTraining Budget Management (plan and monitor) according to priorities and needs of the regionUtilize mystery shopping insights to strengthen training content and developmentQualifications7 to 10 years in the luxury industry with proven field/sales experience within luxury boutiques, of which 5+ years in retail training is a mustStrong knowledge of the North American luxury retail landscapeExcellent communication skills with vast intercultural competences and a collaborative and empathetic mindset; strong public speaker, ability to motivate and inspire audiences, eager to share field expertise to make others shineDemonstrated ability to effectively influence and persuade audiences and stakeholdersMotivated by people development, retail & overall sales-related projects. You are passionate about retail, relationships, building on a strong emotional intelligence & a value business-oriented mindsetExcellent collaborative mindset to partner with local and HQ teamsDriven by impact & performance cultureSelf-motivator, works autonomously with good organizational skills, capacity to manage several projects and deadlines simultaneouslyVery strong knowledge of Office tools (especially PowerPoint & Excel)Exceptional English communications skills, both written and verbalOpen to travel extensively throughout North America, at 50-70% of the timeSalary Range: $130,000 to $150,000 (Annual)Role is bonus eligible.Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.Would you like to be a modern hero? Connect with us