MERCHANDISING TRAINEE

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

POSITION: MERCHANDISING TRAINEE

Temporary 12-Month Contract / USA

Symbol of elegance and authentic luxury with its sophisticated and timeless Collections, CELINE is a French Leather-Goods and Couture House, driven by a strong artistic and holistic vision. CELINE’s ambition is to be one of the most iconic luxury brands worldwide.

To make this vision a reality we are looking for agile, passionate and authentic personalities who are eager to evolve in a highly creative and challenging environment.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

As the Merchandising Trainee, and part of the Merchandising Team, you will engage directly in dynamic buying activities. You will play an active role in analyzing stock and sales by store, understanding market needs, presenting/creating product knowledge and assisting the Buyers with market prep and product assortment. This experience will enable you to develop a strong foundation in fashion retail analytics, enhance your problem-solving skills, and gain hands-on experience in a luxury environment. By participating in these core activities, you'll cultivate a keen sense for business efficiency and develop actionable insights that support Celine’s commercial objectives. Based in the New York Corporate Office. Candidate must be able to accommodate 40 hours per week.

YOUR IMPACT

REPORTING

• Assist with maintaining and running weekly sales reports; preparing sell-thru reports; compiling seasonal qualitative collection feedback
• Support Merchandising team on ad-hoc analysis as needed

MERCHANDISING

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

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

• Assist in transferring and consolidating product across the region; help following up on product deliveries
• Support LG team in moving merchandise between stores for exotic caravans

KEYS FOR SUCCESS

EDUCATION

• Must be an active student in the NYC area, either MBA degree or Undergraduate degree, preferably with a Business Management or Fashion major

EXPERIENCE

• 3-year minimum work or internship experience.
• Experience in luxury/fashion business a plus.
• Must be available M-F, 9-6pm

COMPETENCIES

• Very strong analytical skills & good understanding of the overall business, propose options / solutions
• Proficient computer skills; utilize Excel and other various software packages to create reports and analytics
• Have a passion and sensibility for the fashion and luxury-goods industry.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Illustrate ability for independent and creative problem-solving.
• Organization and time management skills; ability to manage tight deadlines and multi-task
• Proficient in retail math

Job Responsibilities

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English with proficiency of other language(s) will be an advantage

WORKPLACE

598 Madison, NY, NY 10022

Other Information

Approximate Dates of Assignment

12-Month Contract.

September 1, 2026 – September 1, 2027

OUR COMMITMENT

CELINE is an equal opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all our employees feel included, developed, and heard.

We are committed to the prevention of all discrimination, providing equal opportunities to all applicants irrespective of gender, gender expression, disability, origin, background, religious beliefs or sexual orientation or any other basis protected by law.

CELINE recruits and recognizes all types of talent and singularities.