Merchandising and Commercial Intern in City of London

Merchandising and Commercial Intern in City of London

City of London Full-Time 20000 - 30000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Phoebe Philo

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support product data management, inventory, pricing, and trading operations in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Join a leading luxury fashion brand with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, develop skills, and enjoy a vibrant workplace culture.
  • Other info: Perfect for those passionate about fashion and eager to learn in a fast-paced setting.
  • Why this job: Dive into the world of merchandising and make an impact in luxury fashion.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field; strong analytical and organisational skills.

The predicted salary is between 20000 - 30000 £ per year.

The Merchandising & Commercial Intern will support the Merchandising and Commercial teams in the day-to-day management of product data, inventory, pricing, and trading operations. The role is designed to provide hands-on experience across the product lifecycle, from collection planning and showroom support to order management and systems administration.

Responsibilities

  • Merchandising Support
    • Support with Product Lifecycle status updates and tracking
    • Assist with product flagging across systems and seasonal assortments
    • Conduct price sense checks to ensure consistency and accuracy
    • Support Recommended Retail Price requests from Communications and Direct to Consumer teams
    • Assist with product inventory management, including showroom support during collection pick-ups and ensuring campaign product alignment
  • Commercial Support
    • Update wholesale and retail orders in Brightpearl to reflect revised product references and pricing
    • Support data clean-up activities to maintain accurate and efficient digital workflows
    • Remove non-produced SKUs from systems and relevant documentation
    • Sense-check product pricing and descriptions across the website
    • Ensure website information aligns with the latest line sheets at all times
    • Support retail stock transfers between stores
  • Systems Support (Airtable, Brightpearl, JOOR)
    • Assist with order creation in Brightpearl
    • Support daily order allocation refresh (ATP A > Channel)
    • Ensure product naming consistency across Comms and Merchandising documentation
    • Follow up on code changes and update all relevant files; support communication via Merchandising Memo
    • Update Level 1–5 data in Airtable for historical seasons
  • Documentation & Reporting
    • Maintain and update historical offer (collection file database)
    • Support creation and maintenance of historical posters (visual collection recap)
    • Assist with flatlay classification and naming for Macro
    • Support competitor (comp) shop reporting
    • Assist in setting up and maintaining the Merchandising calendar

Measures of Success

  • Accurate maintenance of product and pricing data
  • Timely completion of merchandising and commercial tasks
  • Up-to-date systems and documentation
  • Strong attention to detail and organisation
  • Effective collaboration across teams

Qualifications, Skills, Experience Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or similar field
  • Strong Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Interest in Merchandising and Luxury Fashion
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and organisation skills
  • Able to work autonomously and manage deadlines
  • Demonstrates commercial instinct
  • Ability to present comfortably
  • Collaborative team player and strong communication

Merchandising and Commercial Intern in City of London employer: Phoebe Philo

As a Merchandising and Commercial Intern, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that values creativity and collaboration. Our company offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth within the luxury fashion sector, alongside a culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a unique chance to gain hands-on experience while being part of a passionate team dedicated to excellence.

Phoebe Philo

Contact Details:

Phoebe Philo Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Merchandising and Commercial Intern in City of London

Product Data Management
Inventory Management
Pricing Analysis
Order Management
Systems Administration
Data Clean-Up
Brightpearl