Retail Merchandising Intern

Prada; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Prada is seeking an internship to support the product selection process in collaboration with the Worldwide Retail Merchandising Manager. You will help align merchandising strategies across the category and relevant geographical areas.

You will visit stores, track trends, and share market feedback with global teams to support future collections and in-store presentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics or related field.
• Interest in the luxury industry and product categories.
• Very strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a team and be results-driven.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Very good knowledge of English (CEFR C1).

Responsibilities

• Supports the Worldwide Retail Merchandising Manager in selecting products for main and special orders and defines regional quantities.
• Adapts the global product selection to local market needs with Country Retail Merchandising Manager.
• Assists in sales budget planning for the category and region with Planning and Finance teams.
• Visits stores regularly to observe market trends, customer preferences, and competitors.
• Tracks sales results to help maintain the right product mix and in-store presentation.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

English (C1)

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in economics

Job description

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. The Group, a world leader in the luxury sector, operates in more than 45 countries with the PRADA, Miu Miu, Versace, Church’s, Car Shoe and Luna Rossa brands, and has employees of over 100 nationalities.

Job Purpose

We are looking for an intern to support the team in managing the product selection process, in collaboration with the Worldwide Retail Merchandising Manager for the category, ensuring alignment with the merchandising strategy across the product category and relevant geographical areas.

Responsabilities

• Supports the Worldwide Retail Merchandising Manager in choosing products for main and special orders, helping define quantities for the assigned region.
• Works with the Country Retail Merchandising Manager to adapt the global product selection to local market needs.
• Helps with sales budget planning for the category and region, together with the Planning and Finance teams.
• Visits stores regularly to observe market trends, customer preferences, and competitors.
• Tracks sales results to help keep the right product mix and display in stores.
• Shares feedback from the market with the Worldwide Merchandising Manager to support future collections.
• Works with the Visual Merchandising team to make sure products are well presented in stores and windows.
• Takes part in setting up key stores when needed.
• Helps present the collection to local teams and store staff, supporting the order process.
• Assists in creating product training tools and shares knowledge with local merchandising and store teams.

Knowledge And Skills

• Master’s degree in economics or a related field
• Interest in the luxury industry and product categories
• Very Strong Knowledge of Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in team
• Ability to work by objectives; result-oriented
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Very good knowledge of the English language (CEFR C1)

Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.

Prada Group promotes an inclusive work environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal characteristics. We believe that diversity is a value and we are committed to build a fair and respectful workplace for all.