- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- €600–800/month
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein is a globally influential American fashion house founded in New York in 1968, celebrated for its refined minimalism, modern sensuality, and cultural impact across apparel, underwear, denim, fragrance, and lifestyle categories. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic environment where design intelligence, commercial agility, and inclusive storytelling converge. Its teams contribute to a legacy shaped by bold imagery, disciplined simplicity, and a distinctly urban point of view. Calvin Klein seeks talent eager to challenge convention, understand contemporary consumers, and build resonant brand experiences within an international organization committed to creativity, collaboration, and responsible growth.
An internship opportunity in the Sales Associate role focused on casual menswear and womenswear at Calvin Klein's Milan location. The successful candidate will develop retail sales expertise through structured training whilst building international client relationships, delivering product knowledge, supporting store management in achieving sales targets, and maintaining visual merchandising standards. This position offers exposure to a globally recognized fashion brand within PVH's collaborative, inclusive workplace culture.
Role & Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with an international clientele through specialized sales techniques
- Provide detailed and accurate product knowledge to customers, articulating brand values and product features
- Support store management in achieving individual and store-wide sales objectives
- Maintain merchandising standards and ensure adequate stock levels across the sales floor
Qualifications
- Strong motivation to launch a career in retail
- Passion for fashion and contemporary lifestyle brands
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Flexibility to work on a shift-based schedule
Skills
Experience
No prior retail experience explicitly required; strong motivation and passion for fashion are prioritized.
Education
Secondary education or equivalent; tertiary education in fashion, retail, or business is advantageous but not mandatory.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 600 to EUR 800 per month.
Benefits
Structured training and learning opportunities through PVH University; exposure to an international, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture; professional development support.
Culture
Calvin Klein fosters a modern, inclusive workplace culture shaped by bold creativity, confident self-expression, and a global fashion perspective. As an employer, the brand encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowers teams to challenge conventions, and maintains a fast-paced environment where innovation and cultural relevance are central to its identity.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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