- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- €28,000/year
- Department
- Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
- 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 a Trade Marketing Junior Specialist to execute global trade marketing strategies across key wholesale partners worldwide. Working at the intersection of Brand, Commercial, and Regional Marketing teams, the successful candidate will coordinate the full lifecycle of trade marketing initiatives—from request intake through rollout and performance tracking. The role offers exposure to campaign activation across markets, cross-functional collaboration at headquarters level, and partnership with influential retail partners globally.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support execution of trade marketing initiatives across the trade partner ecosystem, including photoshoots, amplification activities, media requests and asset refreshes
- Coordinate end-to-end project delivery by tracking timelines, deliverables and approvals, ensuring activities are delivered accurately and on schedule
- Demonstrate ownership and attention to detail in managing day-to-day follow-ups with regions, headquarters teams and external partners
- Maintain structured and up-to-date documentation including calendars, trackers, reporting and guidelines to ensure clarity and cross-stakeholder alignment
- Coordinate and deliver marketing assets across material sharing platforms, supporting smooth workflows from upload to final rollout
- Ensure consistency, accuracy and brand alignment across all materials throughout execution
- Support key operational processes linked to partner activation, including documentation, inductions and platform setup
- Consolidate performance reports from trade partners and contribute to reporting on organic and paid initiatives
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in Trade Marketing, Marketing, Retail Marketing, Project Coordination or similar roles, preferably within luxury, fashion, retail or FMCG environments
- Solid proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with a structured approach to tracking, reporting and documentation
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and confidence working cross-functionally with diverse international teams
- Fluency in English and Italian
- Agile and proactive mindset with ability to adapt to evolving priorities while maintaining high execution standards
- Genuine curiosity for wholesale and e-tailer environments and how global initiatives are adapted across markets
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of experience in Trade Marketing, Marketing, Retail Marketing, Project Coordination or related disciplines, ideally acquired within luxury, fashion, retail or FMCG sectors.
Education
Not specified; secondary education implied by seniority level and experience requirements.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 28,000 per annum.
Benefits
Smart working arrangements and meal vouchers, in addition to those provided under the applicable National Collective Labor Agreement (Tessile Industria CCNL) and by law.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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