Marni Collection Merchandising Manager, Footwear

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Location
MilanLombardyItaly
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Compensation
€60,000–70,000/year
Department
Merchandising, Buying & Planning
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Jul 13, 2026

About Marni

Marni, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, is celebrated for its avant-garde approach and vibrant aesthetic. As part of the global fashion conglomerate OTB Group, Marni offers a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and innovation. The brand is renowned for its commitment to artistic expression and its ability to consistently challenge conventional fashion norms.

Marni Collection Merchandising Manager, Footwear – Milan. Lead seasonal footwear assortment strategy, merging creative vision with commercial performance.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Build seasonal footwear collection architecture, defining structure, price corridors, and category mix
  • Translate creative input, brand positioning, and market insights into a coherent and competitive product offer
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with Design, Product Development, Planning, and Industrialization to ensure feasibility, cost alignment, and time-to-market
  • Analyze sell-in and sell-out performance, providing actionable insights to optimize assortment, pricing, and product lifecycle
  • Support go-to-market activities with clear product arguments, sales materials, and collection presentations for internal and external teams
  • Manage carry-over styles and icons, ensuring brand consistency and long-term category development

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in Merchandising, ideally within luxury fashion with strong footwear focus
  • Solid understanding of footwear product development processes, materials, and cost drivers
  • Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools
  • Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with creative and business stakeholders
  • High aesthetic sensitivity, market awareness, and strong product mindset
  • Degree in Fashion Management, Business, or related field

Skills

Excel PLM systems Footwear product development Collection architecture Financial and commercial analysis Cross-functional stakeholder management Product assortment planning

Experience

5+ years of merchandising experience in luxury fashion, with a demonstrated focus on footwear category management and product development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Workplace

This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 60,000 to EUR 70,000 per annum.

Benefits

Variable bonus, flexible working time, smart working opportunities, health insurance, additional accident insurance for non-work-related incidents, meal vouchers.

Culture

Marni fosters a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and innovation. The brand encourages its employees to embrace art, color, and individuality, creating a workplace that values diversity and forward-thinking.

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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