- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- €26,000–30,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
About Zegna
Founded in 1910 in Trivero by Ermenegildo Zegna, Zegna is an Italian luxury house renowned for exceptional fabrics, modern tailoring, and a vertically integrated approach from fine fibres to finished garments. As an employer, the maison offers a refined, international environment where craftsmanship, innovation, and client excellence meet a long-standing commitment to responsibility, reflected in Oasi Zegna and its stewardship of people and landscape. Zegna attracts talent across retail, design, merchandising, manufacturing, digital, and corporate functions, fostering collaboration, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit. Employees join a heritage-driven company shaping contemporary menswear while upholding quality, integrity, and sustainable growth.
The Junior Footwear Merchandiser supports collection development in line with Zegna’s brand strategy, customer and market needs, and profitability goals, working with the Design Studio and cross-functional teams. The role covers business and market analysis, stock optimization, collection brief development, and buying-campaign tools; the base salary is €26,000–€30,000 under the CCNL Tessile, with final contractual classification based on objective criteria.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze business performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Support stock-level optimization across regions to maximize sales opportunities and improve inventory efficiency.
- Develop a clear understanding of competitors’ strategies, brand positioning, and pricing.
- Collect and analyze strategic trends and key market information to identify and maximize future sales opportunities.
- Support the definition of the collection brief, including prices, intended use, and trends.
- Support Markets and Sales teams throughout the buying campaign by preparing and maintaining commercial tools, assortment guidelines, product presentations, and collection documentation to facilitate decision-making and ensure alignment across regions.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience in merchandising or a similar role, preferably in the fashion or luxury industry.
- Fluency in Italian and English.
Skills
Experience
At least 1 year in merchandising or a similar role, preferably in the fashion or luxury industry.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 26,000 to EUR 30,000 per annum.
Culture
Zegna fosters a workplace culture rooted in Italian craftsmanship, innovation, and a deep respect for heritage, where teams are encouraged to combine precision with creativity. As a family-founded luxury house with a strong commitment to sustainability and quality, it offers an environment that values collaboration, long-term thinking, and excellence in every detail.
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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