Junior Lifestyle Footwear Merchandiser Intern.

Diadora; Caerano di San Marco; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free company co-living space (private?

Free access to company canteen

Job summary

Diadora, located in Montebelluna, Italy, invites you to join the Sport & Lifestyle Merchandising team as an intern to support the Lifestyle Footwear Merchandiser across range planning, collection development and commercial management.

You will gain hands-on experience in trend analysis, assortment planning, go‑to‑market execution and showroom setup, with exposure to ERP data entry and showroom support while developing strong analytical and collaborative skills and a passion for sneakers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Highly collaborative, organized, proactive and process‑oriented with strong team working abilities.
• Proficiency in English; French is a plus.
• MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Market Analysis & Range Planning: build line plans and analyze sales trends to support range building.
• Partner with Product Development during collection development to align with costs and price positioning.
• Monitor gross margin and pricing strategies; generate category forecasts and demand projections.
• Operations, Data Entry & Commercial Support: data entry in ERP, showroom setup for pre-line reviews, and prepare sales materials.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Proactivity

English proficiency

French (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Economics/Business Administration or related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Diadora has been in the market for over 70 years and has helped write some of the greatest stories in the history of sport.

Located in the footwear district of Montebelluna, internationally renowned for expertly crafted sports shoes and home to some exceptional niche products, it has made craftsmanship, innovation and authenticity the key values at the heart of its sports and lifestyle collections.

Today, Diadora is present in more than 60 markets worldwide and continues to expand thanks to a vast array of cutting‑edge performance‑focused products, with its running, football and tennis lines and fashion products, with its premium Heritage and Sportswear line

Joining the Sport & Lifestyle Merchandising team at Diadora HQ, the intern will support the Lifestyle Footwear Merchandiser across all strategic and operational activities related to range planning, collection development, and commercial management.

This internship offers a hands‑on experience within the sneaker and lifestyle footwear market, providing full visibility into the product life cycle—from trend analysis and assortment planning to Go‑To‑Market execution and showroom setup.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to and working alongside the Lifestyle Footwear Merchandiser, the candidate will be responsible for:

Market Analysis & Range Planning:

• Assist in building line plans aligned with the category’s strategic direction and business goals, analysing sales trends to support competitive range building.
• Help identify and flow compelling assortments tailored by distribution channel and tier to support the Go‑To‑Market strategy.
• Assist in partnering with the Product Development team during collection development to ensure alignment with target costs and price positioning.
• Support category profitability (gross margin) by monitoring product mix and accurate pricing strategies.
• Assist in generating category forecasts and demand projections.

Operations, Data Entry & Commercial Support:

• Manage accurate data entry and maintain updated line plan information within the company’s ERP system.
• Assist in showroom setup for pre‑line reviews, sales meetings, and commercial presentations.
• Collaborate on creating product catalogues and sales materials that highlight key seasonal stories.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Highly collaborative, organized, proactive, and process‑oriented with strong team‑working abilities.
• Consumer‑focused with a strong passion for the sport, lifestyle, and sneaker culture.
• Proficient in English (both written and spoken), French is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Monthly Allowance

• €700 for Veneto residents;
• €600 for non‑Veneto residents, with free company co‑living space (private bedroom with shared common areas).
• Free access to the company canteen

Why work with us?

This is an incredible opportunity to become part of a dynamic company that will spark interest, inspire and offer an extraordinary experience in sports and lifestyle through its passion and technological innovation and the pinnacle of traditional craftsmanship. You will get the opportunity to learn, think and grow, while expressing your personality and talent.

We firmly believe that diversity in all its forms – gender, colour, age, race, nationality, culture, religious belief, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability – enriches the workplace. This is why we strive to create a diverse workforce.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.