Luxury Merchandising Trainee – NYC, 12-Month Contract

CELINE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CELINE is seeking a Merchandising Trainee for a 12-month contract in New York City. Based at the New York Corporate Office, you will assist the Merchandising team with stock and sales analysis, market preparation, and product knowledge dissemination to stores across the region.

You will support weekly reports, seasonal tools, and competitive landscape recaps while gaining hands-on experience in luxury fashion analytics. Expect a 40-hour workweek in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be an active student in NYC, pursuing MBA or an Undergraduate degree in Business Management or Fashion.
• 3-year minimum work or internship experience in luxury/fashion is a plus.
• Available Monday–Friday, 9–6pm.

Responsibilities

• Assist with merchandising communications for stores, including weekly newsletter updates, seasonal selling tools, and product knowledge.
• Prepare recaps on competitors pricing, trends and market activities.
• Assist team during seasonal Buying Markets: support premarket analysis, maintain buy sheets, and perform ad-hoc analysis during market.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Retail analytics

Fashion luxury

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent problem-solving

Time management

Retail math

Education

MBA (active student)

Undergraduate degree in Business Management or Fashion

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

CELINE is seeking a Merchandising Trainee for a 12-month contract in New York City. Based at the New York Corporate Office, you will assist the Merchandising team with stock and sales analysis, market preparation, and product knowledge dissemination to stores across the region.

You will support weekly reports, seasonal tools, and competitive landscape recaps while gaining hands-on experience in luxury fashion analytics. Expect a 40-hour workweek in a fast-paced, creative environment.