Retail Management Trainee
FENDI Retail Management Trainee in Cannes, France — 2-year in-store program to develop future retail leaders.
Overview
FENDI is an Italian maison renowned for its leather goods, fur expertise and haute-couture sensibility. As part of the LVMH group, the brand operates a global retail network that blends artisanal craft with progressive luxury retailing. FENDI offers a fast-paced, design-led environment where commercial rigour and creative vision intersect.
Role & Responsibilities
- Undertake a two-year rotational in-store program: initial 12-month assignment in the home country (including a six-month rotation to an alternate store format) followed by a 12-month international assignment, typically within a department store environment.
- Shadow and support Department Managers across sales, after-sales, clienteling and team supervision to gain end-to-end retail operational expertise.
- Lead morning briefings, manage daily store operations, coordinate back-of-house activities and oversee stock control and replenishment processes.
- Contribute to visual merchandising standards and maintain store presentation in line with FENDI guidelines.
- Drive commercial performance by coaching and motivating sales teams, setting priorities and delivering on KPIs.
- Deliver exemplary client service and build durable client relationships through proactive clienteling and personalized service.
- Implement and monitor process improvements and ensure adherence to company policies and retail standards.
- Execute ad-hoc projects and participate in targeted trainings; engage with HR and senior retail leadership for development reviews and exposure to top management.
Qualifications
- Outstanding academic track record; tertiary qualification preferred.
- Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience (retail or client-facing roles), preferably within luxury or premium brands.
- Demonstrated leadership potential with strong interpersonal and team-management skills.
- Commercially minded, with creative sensibility for fashion and a proactive, forward-thinking approach.
- Excellent organizational skills, effective communication and strong follow-through.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in retail or client-facing roles; prior experience in luxury or premium retail and demonstrable team supervision or leadership exposure is highly desirable.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; strong academic record preferred.
Culture
FENDI cultivates a culture that fuses Italian craftsmanship with contemporary creativity, prioritizing both aesthetic excellence and commercial discipline. The retail environment is dynamic and meritocratic, offering international mobility and structured development for high-potential talent within the LVMH ecosystem.