A career in Maison Valentino is your chance to grow in a reality where business and creativity meet and thrive in an inclusive, and open-minded community.

Maison Valentino believes in a colleague-centric approach, where our contribution and behaviors as individuals are the secret of our success as a community. Each Valentino colleague is crucial to guarantee that every need in Valentino is met with mastery, creativity, uniqueness, and care.

We are looking for a Woman Small Leathergoods Collection Merchandiser- Maternity Cover to be hired for a maternity leave substitution based in Milan.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the definition of the collection strategy for SLG and Belts.
• Conduct market trend analysis, competitor benchmarking, and identify key issues and opportunities.
• Strategically manage collection structures in terms of margin, price positioning, and assortment across markets.
• Coordinate closely with the Design team to support proper collection development and sample launches.
• Monitor collection timelines and collaborate with Product Development and Costing departments to ensure cost targets and margin objectives are met.
• Create retail price lists in EUR and local currencies.
• Prepare sales campaign materials: collection presentations, exit lists, sales books, technical briefings, and ad hoc lists for 360° shoots.
• Analyze sell-in (Wholesale & Retail) and sell-out (Retail only) performance across global markets.
• Interface with Production to ensure minimum production quantities post-sales campaigns.
• Execute and amplify cross-category Brand Plans to maximize opportunities and enhance competitive positioning.
• Develop training materials for internal academies and support e-commerce activities (online descriptions, image checks).

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in similar roles
• Passion and sensitivity for luxury products;
• Fluent in English and Italian;
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, flexibility and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Team player and good relational skills.

The Valentino ecosystem is home to a wide and extraordinary pool of talents, each colleague contributing with their unique attributes, nurturing a culture of inclusivity and equality. Inspiring sense of belonging, passion and engaging colleagues are the bases of our inclusive and multifaceted world.