Product Merchandising - The North Face - Internship Program

Be a dreamer, make the difference! Join #VFInternship in our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland.

VF EMEA Internship Program is a 12-month journey aim to develop and boost future talents on their early career path. As we are in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy, and commitment of our people, you can expect a dedicated and structured learning path and hands-on experience.

ABOUT VF

VF Corporation is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland® and Dickies®. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

INTERNSHIP ROLE

We are looking for a Product Merchandising Intern to join The North Face within VF EMEA Internship Program.

KEY INTERNSHIP INFO

• Start date: October 1st  2024.

• For the first 6 months your salary will be 1600chf/month, while for the following 6 months it is 1900chf/month.

• We cannot grant that internship will lead you to the permanent position, but thanks to the effective training 70% of interns are staying in the company after the internship period!

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Clear understanding of GTM process from seasonal concept through product creation to product in market 

• Insight into product merchandising process from brief through development, validation & production. 

• Visibility and management of cross functional communication with key stakeholders from product, brand & sales.

Long term successes/value you will add:

• Help to deliver on our ‘Undisputed Outdoor Innovation Leader’ initiative by improving the quality of our product & merchandising execution. 

• Streamline information end to end to ensure that internal stakeholders are provided with correct information about projects to better-inform the whole process.

• Enable better visibility on overall results of EU managed projects and deeper scrutiny of merchandising overall process. 

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• You will have a student status while beginning an internship or you have already graduated before in 2024 – it’s a must.

• You are fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• You have curious mindset with passion for working with people.

• You are eager to learn and face up new challenges.

• First experience such as other internships, extracurricular activities, is considered as a plus.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Tailored 12-month development path.

• An inclusive environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do.

• Access to the gym and subsidized canteen in the office.

• Up to 50% discounts on our brands.

Are you in? Apply now - early application increases your chances!