Junior Lifestyle Footwear Merchandiser Intern.
Pubblicato il 26-09-2026 - Linkedin in Padova
About us:
Diadora has been in the market for over 70 years and has helped write some of the greatest stories in the history of sport.
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Located in the footwear district of Montebelluna, internationally renowned for expertly crafted sports shoes and home to some exceptional niche products, it has made craftsmanship, innovation and authenticity the key values at the heart of its sports and lifestyle collections.
Today, Diadora is present in more than 60 markets worldwide and continues to expand thanks to a vast array of cutting-edge performance-focused products, with its running, football and tennis lines and fashion products, with its premium Heritage and Sportswear line
Joining the Sport & Lifestyle Merchandising team at Diadora HQ, the intern will support the Lifestyle Footwear Merchandiser across all strategic and operational activities related to range planning, collection development, and commercial management.
This internship offers a hands-on experience within the sneaker and lifestyle footwear market, providing full visibility into the product life cycle—from trend analysis and assortment planning to Go-To-Market execution and showroom setup.
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to and working alongside the Lifestyle Footwear Merchandiser, the candidate will be responsible for:
Market Analysis & Range Planning:
Assist in building line plans aligned with the category's strategic direction and business goals, analysing sales trends to support competitive range building.
Help identify and flow compelling assortments tailored by distribution channel and tier to support the Go-To-Market strategy.
Product Development & Financial Tracking:
Assist in partnering with the Product Development team during collection development to ensure alignment with target costs and price positioning.
Support category profitability (gross margin) by monitoring product mix and accurate pricing strategies.
Assist in generating category forecasts and demand projections.
Operations, Data Entry & Commercial Support:
Manage accurate data entry and maintain updated line plan information within the company's ERP system.
Assist in showroom setup for pre-line reviews, sales meetings, and commercial presentations.
Collaborate on creating product catalogues and sales materials that highlight key seasonal stories.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
Highly collaborative, organized, proactive, and process-oriented with strong team-working abilities.
Consumer-focused with a strong passion for the sport, lifestyle, and sneaker culture.
Proficient in English (both written and spoken), French is a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Monthly Allowance
€700 for Veneto residents;
€600 for non-Veneto residents, with free company co-living space (private bedroom with shared common areas).
Vantaggi
Free access to the company canteen
Why work with us?
This is an incredible opportunity to become part of a dynamic company that will spark interest, inspire and offer an extraordinary experience in sports and lifestyle through its passion and technological innovation and the pinnacle of traditional craftsmanship. You will get the opportunity to learn, think and grow, while expressing your personality and talent.
We firmly believe that diversity in all its forms – gender, colour, age, race, nationality, culture, religious belief, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability – enriches the workplace. This is why we strive to create a diverse workforce. xykwogc
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.