Luxury Retail Training Specialist - Longchamp : Job Details

Description

La Maison Longchamp

Based in Paris, Longchamp stands as an optimistic and independent family business with an international reputation. Joining Longchamp's team means contributing to the creation and distribution of fashion and leather goods that are both fair and beautiful, and showcasing superior craftsmanship. With a presence in over 25 countries and employing 3,500 individuals, “la Maison” is now looking for innovative, passionate, and committed talent to continue its development in France and abroad in a demanding and caring working environment. Our quickly developing business in France and worldwide provides an exciting background for personal development and many opportunities for growth.

Longchamp USA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse team drives innovation and enhances our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, and veteran status, to apply. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

The Training and Development Specialist will create, develop, implement, and conduct training and development programs for employees.

• May select and assign instructors to conduct specific training and development.
• May provide performance evaluations for training instructors.
• Regular follow up for compliance and completion
• Presents information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
• Assesses training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers, instructors, and customer representatives.
• Creates, organizes, plans, and presents various forms of onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees and customers.· Develops unique training programs to fulfill workers' specific needs to maintain or improve job skills.
• Creates and/or acquires training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials.
• Presents training and development programs using various forms and formats including group discussion, lecture, simulations, and videos.
• Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements.· Assesses training materials prepared by instructors.
• Evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.
• Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development.·
• Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in the fashion industry
• Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions.
• Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles.
• Develop or implement training programs related to efficiency, recycling, or other issues with environmental impacts.
• Prepares and implements training budget; maintains records and reports of expenses.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, or a related field preferred.
• At least two years of training experience required.
• Must be comfortable with travel throughout the US and Canada
• A minimum of at least 3 years of luxury sales experience
• Multi-site management preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Significant travel, often overnight throughout the USA & Canada

Longchamp USA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse team drives innovation and enhances our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, and veteran status, to apply. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.