- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Valentino
Founded in Rome in 1960 by Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti, Valentino is an Italian luxury house distinguished by its couture heritage, expressive elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Spanning haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories, the Maison unites artisanal expertise with contemporary creative ambition. As an employer, Valentino offers a professional setting where design, atelier craftsmanship, merchandising, retail and corporate functions contribute to a globally recognised identity. Its teams translate a rich Roman legacy into collections and client experiences, making the house a compelling environment for professionals drawn to the interplay of cultural heritage, meticulous execution and evolving expressions of luxury.
Valentino seeks an Intern for the Retail Planning Department to support the development of merchandising financial plans at Channel/Region level by category and season for Direct-to-Consumer channels. The role encompasses sales and inventory forecasting to inform global intake plans, alongside management and monitoring of key product attributes and provision of regular analysis and reporting on worldwide sales, orders, and stock levels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Retail Planning team in creating merchandising financial plans at Channel/Region level by category and season
- Manage and monitor product attributes including Discount Flag, Outlet Flag, and related product metadata
- Create analyses and reports on worldwide sales, orders, and stock levels
- Contribute to the development of global intake plans through sales and inventory forecasting
Qualifications
- Academic background in Economics and/or Engineering
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Proactive attitude with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
Skills
Experience
No specific professional experience required; academic training in economics or engineering is expected.
Education
Bachelor's degree (in progress or completed) in Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Culture
Valentino’s workplace culture is rooted in its Roman couture heritage, combining creative expression with exacting craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Its professional environment brings together design, atelier and business expertise around a shared ambition to interpret the Maison’s distinctive identity through a contemporary vision of luxury.
About Cerulean
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