Versace Men's Retail Merchandising Intern
Versace — Milan: Men's Retail Merchandising Intern (Internship) supporting global retail merchandising, stock allocation and Excel reporting at Milan HQ.
Overview
Versace is an Italian luxury fashion house renowned for bold, glamorous design and artisanal Italian craftsmanship. As part of the wider luxury sector (the brand is associated with global fashion groups), Versace maintains a high-fashion, lifestyle-focused offer spanning apparel, accessories, fragrance and interiors. The employer brand emphasises creativity, cultural relevance and a fast-paced, design-led environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Extract, format and maintain Excel-based reports from company systems to monitor regional stock-on-hand, sales and HQ bulk inventory.
- Prepare weekly shipment and delivery reconciliation files; coordinate closely with Customer Service to ensure timely collection deliveries to regions.
- Support allocation of merchandise from HQ bulk to regional stores and eCommerce, consolidating stock between regions and channels to optimise inventory based on sales performance.
- Prepare presentation materials for regional teams, including product training content, monthly product pushes and showroom/master order guidelines for buying sessions.
- Develop and maintain HQ templates for regional distribution and collect regional feedback following roll-out.
- Assist during Buying sessions and support ad hoc merchandising requests.
- Manage special orders and transfer requests from regions in collaboration with the HQ Customer Service function.
- Conduct stock checks to identify required styles and execute daily communications with regional teams to support store/client needs and replenishment requests.
- Produce ad hoc reports and presentations when partnering with cross‑functional teams (Collection Merchandising, Merchandising Intelligence, VM, CRM, Retail Excellence, Marketing).
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, Fashion Management or a related discipline.
- Proactive, analytical mindset with a clear interest in fashion—particularly menswear.
- Proficient English required for corporate and regional communication; Italian is a plus.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills; adaptable to a fast-changing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
- Previous work experience or internships in retail, merchandising or related functions is appreciated.
Skills
Experience
Previous internships or work experience in retail, merchandising or fashion operations is appreciated but not mandatory; the role is suitable for recent graduates or students seeking practical exposure to global retail merchandising processes.
Education
Degree in Economics, Fashion Management or related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. There are currently 574 open positions in Milan on Cerulean, with 31 added recently. Within Lombardy, Cerulean currently features 598 open roles, including 33 recent additions. Across Italy, Cerulean lists 1.378 open roles — 65 of them newly added.
Culture
Versace cultivates a daring, design‑driven workplace that prizes creativity, individuality and Italian craftsmanship. The environment is collaborative and dynamic, with cross‑functional engagement across merchandising, retail and creative teams and a strong emphasis on inclusivity and diversity.
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.