Retail Merchandising Intern (Curricular Internship)

Prada Group; Turbigo; In loco; EUR 11.160 - 15.624; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Prada Group is seeking an intern to support the product selection process in collaboration with the Worldwide Retail Merchandising Manager. The role focuses on aligning merchandising strategies across the category and regions while gaining exposure to luxury retail operations.

You will work with regional managers to adapt global decisions locally, participate in budget planning, observe market trends in stores, and assist in preparing training tools for teams.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Supports the Worldwide Retail Merchandising Manager in choosing products and quantities for the assigned region.
• Adapts the global product selection to local market needs with the Country Retail Merchandising Manager.
• Assists in sales budget planning with Planning and Finance teams.
• Visits stores to observe market trends, customer preferences, and competitors.
• Tracks sales results to maintain the right product mix and displays.
• Shares market feedback with the Worldwide Merchandising Manager to support future collections.
• Works with Visual Merchandising to ensure products are well presented in stores and windows.
• Participates in setting up key stores when needed.
• Helps present the collection to local teams and store staff, supporting ordering.
• Assists in creating product training tools for local merchandising and store teams.

Conoscenze

Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Goal-oriented

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English (CEFR C1)

Formazione

Master’s degree in economics or related field

Strumenti

Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Responsibilities

• 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)

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.