Merchandiser, Apparel and Accessories (Vans EMEA)

VF Corp.; Kreis Stabio; On-site; CHF 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount card on all VF brands

On-site gym

Complimentary hot drinks

Inclusive, diverse international team

Supportive feedback-based culture

Job summary

VF Corporation in Stabio, Switzerland, is seeking a Merchandiser, Apparel and Accessories to support EMEA wholesale merchandising and Go-to-Market delivery. You will align with regional dynamics, tailor global assortments for key accounts and collaborate with planning to maximize commercial success.

The role requires strong merchandising acumen, wholesale market knowledge and excellent collaboration with internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Formal education in Business, Design, Retail Merchandising or Marketing is nice to have.
• Experience in wholesale merchandising and Go-to-Market processes.
• Ability to tailor global assortments to regional wholesale accounts while preserving brand.

Responsibilities

• Execute global merchandising strategy through regional marketplace strategy.
• Align with regional market dynamics and consumer preferences.
• Tailor product assortments for wholesale accounts and partner with commercial teams.
• Curate assortments with demand-driving attributes and influence external adoption.
• Collaborate with planning to create revenue-driving, profitable assortments.
• Participate in in-season management and drive action-oriented next steps.
• Monitor marketplace trends and maintain awareness of competitive dynamics.

Skills

EMEA Wholesale Marketplace experience

Merchandising acumen

Account meetings facilitation

Negotiation for brand and assortment

Retail reporting and analytics

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Business, Design, Retail Merchandising or Marketing

Job description

VANS EMEA is looking for an exceptional Merchandiser, Apparel and Accessories (Vans EMEA) to join our Merchandising team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Vans® is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity.

Founded in 1966, we have thrived 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 Apparel and Accessories will support the strategic and executional, merchandising and Go-to-Market deliverables for the Apparel and Accessories category for the EMEA Wholesale 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:

• Executes the global merchandising strategy through regional marketplace strategy.
• Ensures alignment with regional market dynamics and consumer preferences.
• Adapts and tailors global product assortments to meet regional wholesale accounts needs while maintaining brand consistency and commercial success.
• Curate assortments for our wholesale accounts partners by selecting product with demand driving attribute 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
• Ability to apply merchandising acumen and principles in partnership with merchandise planning
• Ability to excel in and understand the external marketplace environment with comfort level 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, trends in Women’s and Kid’s footwear

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

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands.

At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.

This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day.

Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

Learn more at vfc.com

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 a purpose-led, performance driven company, 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.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

R-20261023-0018 VF Corporation habille les consommateurs partout dans le monde grâce à son portefeuille diversifié de marques emblématiques de style de vie, notamment Vans®, The North Face® et Timberland®. Fondée en 1899, VF est l’une des plus importantes entreprises mondiales de vêtements, de chaussures et d’accessoires. Elle exerce ses activités de façon socialement et écologiquement responsable dans de nombreuses régions du monde, catégories de produits et canaux de distribution. VF s’engage à offrir des produits novateurs aux consommateurs et à créer une valeur durable pour ses clients et ses actionnaires. VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. Énoncé de vision de VF en matière de diversité VF s’engage à créer un environnement inclusif qui accueille et valorise les différences parmi tous ses associés, ses clients, ses fournisseurs et les collectivités où nous vivons et exerçons nos activités. Le succès et la croissance continus de VF sont renforcés par des initiatives qui favorisent la diversité à l’échelle mondiale. VF s’engage à offrir l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi et à traiter ses associés et ses candidats sans discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, le sexe, l’âge, l’origine nationale, la religion, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, la citoyenneté, un handicap, le statut d’ancien combattant protégé, le statut VIH/sida ou tout autre motif protégé par la loi. VF s’engage à répondre aux divers besoins des personnes en situation de handicap dans des délais raisonnables, conformément aux principes d’autonomie, de dignité, d’intégration et d’égalité des chances. Pour ce faire, VF s’efforcera de cerner, de prévenir et d’éliminer les obstacles à l’accessibilité partout où cela est possible, tout en respectant les exigences en matière d’accessibilité prévues par l’ADA, la LAPHO (AODA) et toute autre réglementation provinciale, étatique ou locale applicable. VF s’engage à assurer l’accessibilité numérique, à se conformer aux Règles pour l’accessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG) 2.1, niveau AA, ainsi qu’aux normes de conception accessible de l’ADA et de la LAPHO (AODA), et à toute autre réglementation applicable. Si vous avez besoin d’une mesure d’adaptation ou si vous avez des questions concernant cet énoncé, veuillez transmettre votre demande à [e-mail] VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected basis. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to [e-mail].