Go To Market & Sample Management Intern

vfc; Kreis Stabio; Vor Ort; CHF 18.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Global brand exposure

Zusammenfassung

VF Corporation in Stabio, Switzerland, invites you to an ambitious internship in Go-To-Market & Sample Management. You will oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of sample product ranges, ensuring timely delivery to showrooms, reps and distributors across the EMEA region.

Starting Feb 2027 for 12 months, the role offers hands-on mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to global brand operations within Vans and VF brands.

Qualifikationen

• Graduating after Nov 1, 2026 or student status as of Feb 1, 2027.
• EU/EEA citizenship required.
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Advanced Excel skills mandatory.
• Interest in retail and go-to-market activities.

Aufgaben

• Lead the seasonal sample distribution across the EMEA region.
• Ensure the right product ranges reach showrooms, sales reps, agents and distributors on time.
• Manage and monitor all shipments to ensure delivery to sales destinations.
• Communicate shipping details to showrooms, agents and reps for daily tracking.
• Support the Go-To-Market team in all events.

Kenntnisse

Excel

English proficiency

Logistics coordination

Attention to detail

Time management

Ausbildung

Currently enrolled in a relevant degree

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Jobbeschreibung

Your future starts with a move. Make it with the #VFInternshipProgram at our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland as Go To Market & Sample Management Intern for the VANS Go To Market Department.

At VF, shaping futures that move you means learning by doing, contributing to real projects and discovering the impact you can make. So, Make Your Move : bring your curiosity, ask questions and start shaping the next step of your journey.

About VF

VF is home to brands such as The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®: brands that are part of people's everyday lives. As an intern, you will see how a global, brand-led business works from the inside, contribute to meaningful projects and learn alongside international teams. Learn more at http://vfc.com .

Key information

Start date: February 1st, 2027

Duration: 12 months , full-time

Gross monthly salary: 1'850 CHF

Location: VF EMEA Headquarters in Stabio, Switzerland

Streamlined recruitment process: 3 interviews (Recruiter, Hiring Manager, potential Business Case)

Eligibility requirements

You must be graduating after November 1st, 2026 OR you must have a student status as of February 1st, 2027

You must hold EU or EEA (European Economic Area) citizenship

Let's talk about the role!

Are you ready to drive the product stories that shape the streets? Vans EMEA is looking for an ambitious, detail-driven Go To Market & Sample Management Intern to join our Go-To-Market team. In this role, you will lead our seasonal sample distribution across the EMEA region. You will ensure the right product ranges reach our showrooms, sales reps, agents, and distributors on time.

How you'll make a difference

Get ready to make an impact from day one! As our Go To Market & Sample Management Intern , you will be the operational backbone of the Vans EMEA Go-To-Market engine. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of our sample product ranges, ensuring the right product stories land flawlessly in our showrooms, and in front of key sales representatives, agents, and regional distributors across the EMEA territory.

In this fast-paced role, precision is everything. You will navigate complex logistical landscapes and tackle strict retail deadlines to ensure our seasonal collections are delivered seamlessly to their destinations, directly enabling our commercial teams to win the season:

• Support the SMS Supervisor on ordering the SAMPLES respecting budget and time target
• Contribute to deliver all product on time vs. Sales Campaign
• Manage and monitor all shipments to ensure products are delivered to sales destinations
• Communicating all shipping details/support to Showrooms/Agents/Reps for tracking purpose daily
• Support GO TO MARKET Team in all Events

Skills that will make you succeed:

• The ability to work on priorities according to GO TO MARKET Calendar
• The capability to deal with more tasks during peak season
• An understanding of the whole Product life cycle during the season
• An expertise in EXCEL is mandatory
• A keen interest in Retail (set up, support etc. at VANS HQ STORE)
• You are fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication.

What’s in it for you

As our Sample Management Intern , you will join a dynamic international team and discover how product creation connects to regional sales execution. You won't just track shipments-you will become an expert in market enablement for a global brand. We support your growth with mentorship, training, and networking opportunities across the VF Corporation ecosystem.

At the end of the internship period, you can expect to have gained a clear, professional mastery of the below:

• The GTM Commercial Lifecycle: How seasonal collections move from initial prototypes to live sales campaigns across EMEA.
• International Logistics: Practical experience navigating global freight movements, customs workflows, and regional distribution networks.
• Data & Inventory Management: Maintaining high-volume tracking systems for hundreds of seasonal SKUs and account allocations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering directly with diverse teams including Supply Chain, Product Merchandising, and Sales.
• Event & Retail Execution: Providing operational support during high-profile seasonal Sell-In campaigns and at the Vans HQ Store.
• Agile Problem-Solving: Handling real-time shipping disruptions and managing fluid priorities under strict corporate deadlines.
• GTM Readiness & Sample Availability: Understanding how the right samples, tools, and product information support showroom readiness and enable Sales teams to present each collection effectively.
• Seasonal GTM Planning & Execution: Gaining exposure to how commercial milestones, sell-in timelines, and regional priorities are coordinated to support successful seasonal launches across EMEA.

The VF EMEA Internship Program is a 12-month journey designed to develop and empower emerging talents at the start of their careers. We are committed to unleashing your potential, so you can expect a structured learning pa