Versace Men Retail Merchandising Intern
Versace — Men Retail Merchandising Intern (Milan, hybrid). Support Global Retail Merchandising Manager on stock allocation, Excel reporting and regional presentations.
Overview
Versace is an iconic Italian luxury house founded by Gianni Versace, known for bold design, Italian craftsmanship and a strong cultural presence across fashion, fragrance, interiors and hospitality. The brand operates within a global luxury group (Capri Holdings) and maintains a fast-paced, design-led environment that blends artisanal savoir-faire with international retail operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Work alongside the company tutor to support the Men Global Retail Merchandising Manager in daily merchandising operations at Milan HQ (hybrid).
- Extract, format and analyse Excel-based reports from company systems to monitor regional stock on hand, sales and HQ bulk inventory.
- Prepare weekly shipment and delivery files and reconcile deliveries in close collaboration with the Customer Service team to ensure on-time collection receipt.
- Support allocation of merchandise from HQ bulk to regions and e‑commerce channels; consolidate stock between regions and channels to optimise inventory based on sales performance.
- Prepare and edit presentations and training materials for regional teams, including monthly product pushes, showroom master order guidelines and product training documents.
- Create and refine HQ templates for regional use and collect regional feedback to iterate formats.
- Assist during buying sessions and manage special orders and transfer requests routed through HQ Customer Service.
- Perform daily communications with regional teams to support store/client needs, stock replenishment and ad hoc local requests.
- Produce ad hoc reports and presentations in partnership with Collection Merchandising, Merchandising Intelligence, VM, CRM, Retail Excellence and Marketing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or current enrolment) in Economics, Fashion Management or a related field.
- Proactive, analytical mindset with a demonstrated interest in fashion, particularly menswear.
- Good command of English for communication with corporate and regional teams; Italian is a plus.
- Strong organisational skills and demonstrated problem‑solving ability.
- Capacity to work flexibly in a fast-changing, deadline-driven environment.
- Previous work experience or internships in retail or merchandising are advantageous.
Skills
Experience
Open to students or recent graduates; prior internship or work experience in retail, merchandising, buying or inventory management is preferred but not mandatory.
Education
Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in Economics, Fashion Management or a related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Cerulean lists 574 open roles in Milan, including 31 posted recently. The broader Lombardy area accounts for 598 active listings on Cerulean, 33 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.378 open positions, with 65 posted this week.
Culture
Versace fosters a bold, creative and fast-moving workplace that values Italian craftsmanship and fearless self-expression. The brand prioritises cross-disciplinary collaboration, cultural relevance and inclusivity while operating at the intersection of luxury design and global retail.
About Cerulean
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