Fendi Retail Intern
Fendi seeks a Retail Intern in Milan for a 6‑month on‑site internship starting July 2026 — hands‑on luxury retail, clienteling and a dedicated store project.
Overview
Fendi is an iconic Italian maison renowned for its couture, leather goods and artisanal savoir-faire. As part of the LVMH group, the brand combines Roman heritage and contemporary creativity with a global luxury retail network, offering employees a culture that values craftsmanship, client experience and cross‑disciplinary collaboration within a large luxury ecosystem.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate in all daily sales‑floor activities under the guidance of a Senior Client Advisor and Store Manager.
- Develop clienteling skills and adopt the Maison's selling ceremony to deliver a refined customer experience.
- Ensure customers’ satisfaction and support the achievement of store sales targets.
- Proactively identify, frame and resolve customer requests and issues.
- Support customers’ data collection and perform accurate data entry.
- Contribute to sales, market and competitor analyses and translate findings into concrete proposals.
- Lead a dedicated store project aligned to store priorities, proposing innovative initiatives to activate new sales potential.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Communication, Design, Fashion or Luxury-related disciplines.
- Fluent in English and Italian; additional languages are an asset.
- Strong interest in luxury retail; prior experience in luxury goods is a plus.
- Proactive with solid problem‑solving capabilities.
- Excellent team player across multifunctional teams; adaptable to a fast‑paced store environment.
- Creative, analytically minded and highly attentive to detail.
Skills
Experience
Beginner level — suitable for current students or recent graduates. Practical or internship experience in luxury retail is advantageous but not required.
Education
Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Communication, Design, Fashion or related fields (enrolled or recently completed).
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Cerulean lists 566 open roles in Milan, including 9 posted recently. The broader Lombardy area accounts for 590 active listings on Cerulean, 9 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.370 open positions, with 24 posted this week.
Culture
Fendi combines Italian artisanal tradition with contemporary innovation, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and retail excellence are prized. As part of LVMH, the workplace emphasizes professional development, cross‑brand learning and a high standard of client service.
About Cerulean
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