Bottega Veneta Merchandising Intern

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Location
ShanghaiShanghaiChina
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Department
Merchandising, Buying & Planning
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
May 12, 2026

About Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta is an Italian maison renowned for its artisanal leather goods and discreet, refined luxury aesthetic. The brand is part of the Kering group and operates globally with flagship stores and a strong wholesale and retail footprint; its commercial teams combine rigorous product stewardship with a close attention to craft and seasonal creativity.

Bottega Veneta Merchandising Intern in Shanghai (Hang Lung Plaza): support merchandising analysis, market research and sample coordination for China offline stores.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Prepare regular sales reports and dashboards to support decision-making for China's offline network (full-price and outlet stores).
  • Perform business and sales analysis to identify trends, sell-through, and inventory opportunities across stores.
  • Conduct competitor and market research including competitor activity tracking, customer behaviour flow analysis and fashion trend monitoring.
  • Coordinate sample handling and inventory: receive and unpack samples, perform stock takes and maintain sample records.
  • Support merchandising and planning activities for in-store events and brand projects, including sample arrangement and logistics.
  • Execute ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned by the Merchandising/Planning Manager to maximize offline sales potential.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Economics, Retail Management or a closely related discipline.
  • Strong analytical aptitude with an interest in retail metrics, assortment performance and inventory dynamics.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to create and interpret pivot tables, basic formulas and charts.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and sample flows.
  • Effective communicator and collaborator, comfortable liaising with cross-functional teams and store colleagues.
  • Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn; prior internship experience in retail or merchandising is a plus.

Skills

Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, basic data manipulation) Microsoft PowerPoint Data analysis Merchandise planning Sample management Market and competitor research

Experience

Internship-level role; currently enrolled students or recent graduates. Prior retail or merchandising internship experience preferred but not required.

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Fashion, Merchandising, Business, Economics, Retail Management or a related field.

Workplace

The role is situated in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.

Culture

Bottega Veneta cultivates a culture of refined craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence rooted in artisanal leatherwork. Teams operate with a high standard of quality and attention to detail, valuing collaborative cross‑functional work and a measured, design-led commercial approach.

About Cerulean

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