Associate, Marketplace Marketing (temp 1 year)

VF Outdoor; Kreis Stabio; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Face EMEA is seeking an Associate, Marketplace Marketing to join our Marketing team in Stabio, Switzerland for a temporary 1-year contract. You will support coordination and execution of brand initiatives across retail and wholesale partners, ensuring channel consistency and efficient communication among teams.

Bring strong organizational and analytical skills, proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, and a marketing/retail background.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Proven experience in marketing, brands, or retail/dtc environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate brand initiatives across retail and wholesale channels to maintain a unified marketing framework.
• Support marketing needs of various EMEA locations and sales channels with consistent execution.
• Oversee operational implementation of creative briefs and timely delivery of campaign materials.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical mindset

Presentation & reporting

Marketing principles

Collaboration

Self-starter

Retail/marketing experience

Fluent English

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The North Face EMEA is looking for an Associate, Marketplace Marketing to join our Marketing team based in Stabio, Switzerland for a temporary contract (1 year).

The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world. We spark curiosity. We dare to disrupt. We create communities. And we lead with integrity. We are a community of explorers and are constantly looking for new ideas, places and people to connect with.

Let's Talk About the Role

As an Associate, Marketplace Marketing reporting to the Director, Marketplace Marketing TNF EMEA, you will support the coordination and execution of brand initiatives across The North Face's retail and wholesale partners. The role focuses on ensuring consistency between channels, optimizing implementation, consolidating operational reports, and improving the efficiency of communication between internal teams and stakeholders. You will play a key role in supporting daily marketplace marketing activities within the EMEA region, helping to elevate the brand presence and visibility across all marketplaces.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate brand initiatives across retail and wholesale channels, ensuring alignment under a common marketing framework.
• Support the marketing needs of various EMEA locations and sales channels, maintaining consistency and quality of execution.
• Oversee the operational implementation of creative briefs and ensure timely delivery of campaign materials.
• Consolidate reports related to campaign execution, marketing investments, and overall initiative summaries.
• Develop templates and frameworks for management consolidation and reporting to senior leadership.
• Consolidate data to inform the brand map by channel across EMEA.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure effective alignment and clear deliverables.
• Support continuous improvements in marketing process efficiency and operational workflows.
• Contribute to maintaining brand integrity and consistency across all consumer touchpoints.

Skills for Success

What You’ll Bring

• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in consolidating and interpreting marketing data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; able to present insights and reports clearly.
• Understanding of marketing principles and channel activation initiatives (retail and wholesale).
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to coordinate across departments and teams.
• A self-starter approach with curiosity and initiative to learn and contribute proactively.
• Prior experience within marketing, brands or retail/dtc environments preferred.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

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. With a diverse portfolio of iconic brands - including The North Face®, Vans®, Timberland® - we support movements that push boundaries and celebrate the spirit of freedom and self-expression. Across all our brands, we believe in empowering people to live authentically and sustainably.

What's In It For You

We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage physical, mental, and social well-being. Whether it's flexible time off, onsite gym access, or product discounts, our benefits are designed to support your lifestyle and help you thrive personally and professionally. You'll also find opportunities for career development, international collaboration, and a working environment that values passion and purpose.

Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity

VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and fosters equality. We believe that everyone deserves the freedom to be their true selves, and we work hard to ensure our workplace reflects the communities we serve. Our inclusive culture drives creativity, innovation, and belonging for all.