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The Training Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing capability-building programs for Corporate Fashion Buyers and leadership teams at Vishal Mega Mart. The role focuses on strengthening commercial buying skills, fashion acumen, vendor management, data-driven decision-making, and leadership effectiveness to support business growth and profitabilityFashion Buying Capability Development- Design and deliver structured training programs for fashion buyers - Merchandise planning & assortment strategy - Trend forecasting & fashion analytics - Costing, margin optimization & negotiations - Vendor sourcing & relationship management - Private label development & lifecycle management - Align training modules with Vishal Mega Mart’s value fashion & mass retail strategy - Work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Design, and Planning teams to identify skill gapsLeadership & Managerial Development- Develop leadership programs for Category Heads, Senior Buyers, and Corporate Leaders - Strategic thinking & business acumen - People leadership & team management - Decision-making using retail KPIs - Stakeholder management & cross-functional collaboration - Support succession planning and leadership pipeline initiatives.Training Design & Delivery- Create blended learning solutions (classroom, virtual, on-the-job, case studies, simulations) - Customize content using real business data, buying cases, and category performance insights. - Engage external trainers, institutes, and fashion/retail experts when requiredTraining Governance & Effectiveness- Define training calendars, budgets, and learning roadmaps for buying & leadership roles - Measure training impact through pre- and post-training assessments, performance metrics, and ROI analysis - Maintain training MIS, reports, and dashboards for senior management reviewStakeholder Management- Partner with Business Heads, HRBPs, and Category Leadership to ensure learning relevance - Act as a trusted advisor to business on capability enhancement and talent developmentEducation & Experience:- MBA / Post-Graduate in HR, Retail Management, Fashion Management, or related field - 8–12 years of experience, with minimum 4–6 years in L&D / Training roles - Strong exposure to fashion retail, buying, or merchandising teams - Experience in large retail or value fashion organizations preferred