Merchandiser, Specialty Accounts

Aldo Group International AG; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 74.000 - 106.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On site gym

50% discount on all VF brands

Break out areas with hot drinks

Zusammenfassung

VF Corporation's Vans EMEA is seeking a Merchandiser, Specialty Accounts to join our merchandising team in Stabio, Switzerland. You will drive global merchandising strategy for the Specialty Channel within EMEA, tailoring assortments to regional partners, collaborating with commercial teams, and guiding account meetings to strengthen brand presence and growth.

Strong knowledge of wholesale marketplace, brand sensibility, and ability to shape product briefs with cross-functional partners are

Qualifikationen

• Experience applying merchandising principles across wholesale channels.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret market data and translate into action.
• Proven collaboration with planning, commercial and cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Execute global merchandising strategy through regional marketplace strategy.
• Curate assortments for specialty partners to drive demand and adoption.
• Partner with planning to create revenue-driving, profitable assortments.
• Participate in in-season management and provide action-oriented next steps.
• Monitor marketplace trends and adapt to dynamic market conditions.
• Identify white spaces and deliver briefs to meet regional needs.

Kenntnisse

EMEA Wholesale Marketplace experience

Merchandising acumen

Account meetings & negotiations

Retail reporting & analysis

Go-to-Market execution

Ausbildung

University Bachelor or Master in Business/Design/Retail Merchandising/Marketing

Jobbeschreibung

Department

Design & Creative, Product & Supply Chain

Location

Stabio

1. Live the brand

Organized in 1899, VF Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. Our highly diversified portfolio of brands spans multiple geographies, product categories, consumer demographics and sales channels. VF relies on its Powerful Brands, Powerful Platforms, One VF approach to business to support its brands, maintain its competitive edge and drives a winning company culture

2. Your ROLE with us

VANS EMEA is looking for an exceptional Merchandiser, Specialty Accounts to join our Merchandising team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Vans®is theoriginalaction sports footwear company, rooted inauthenticityand creativity.Foundedin 1966,we havethrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture.

By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.

Let’s Talk about the Role

You as the Merchandiser Specialty Accounts will drive toward our ambition to be the leading brand representing progressive skate and youth culture.

You will support the strategic and executional, merchandising and Go-to-Market deliverables for the Specialty Channel within the EMEA line while creating global influence, alignment and partnership.

Your exceptional knowledge of the competitive landscape, taste-level, knowledge of the wholesale marketplace and Go-to-Market process will inspire both internal teams, our customers and our consumer.

How You Will Make a Difference

You will achieve this by:

• Executing the global merchandising strategy through regional marketplace strategy. Ensure alignment with regional market dynamics and consumer preferences. Adapt and tailor global product assortments to meet regional specialty accounts needs while maintaining brand consistency and commercial success.
• Curate assortments for our specialty partners by selecting product with demand driving attributes and partnering with the commercial teams to build plans and influence adoption externally.
• Partner continuously with planning counterparts to create revenue-driving and profitable assortments.
• Actively participate in in-season management, driving the right sales analysis and action-oriented next steps for immediate trading as well as future seasons.
• Continuously monitor and react to marketplace trends, keeping connected to competitive landscape and market dynamics.
• Ensuring regional channel needs are covered through the product line by identifying white spaces and bringing the right briefs forward.

In order to effectively drive these key deliverables, you will use your:

• EMEA Wholesale Marketplace experience/knowledge and a keen interest in the pinnacle lifestyle and action sports markets
• Ability to apply merchandising acumen and principles in partnership with merchandise planning
• Ability to understand the external marketplace environment and excel in facilitating account meetings, customer communication, pitching and negotiating for brand and assortment strategies.
• Decision-making ability on segmentation and product choices by channel, tier and account
• Ability to develop and analyze retail reports, derive key take-aways and create action-oriented steps to improve business performance
• Understanding of competitive landscape and trends in both fashion lifestyle and action sports

Aformal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business, Design, Retail Merchandising, and/or Marketing are nice to have, but we are mostinterested in your total experience and professional achievements.

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

If you likewhat you have read and want to join our teamthen we would like to hear from you!