Merchandising Intern (Vans EMEA)

VF Corp.; Kreis Stabio; Hybrid; CHF 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

50% discount on VF brands

On site gym

Subsidized canteen

Shuttle bus / public transport subsidy

Job summary

VF Corp. in Stabio, Switzerland, invites applications for a 12‑month Merchandising Intern role in Vans Wholesale. You’ll work on seasonal assortments, analyze sales data, support key accounts, and collaborate across teams while gaining hands-on experience in a global brand environment.

Eligible students must graduate after December 2026 or hold student status by Feb 1, 2027, and have EU/EEA citizenship. English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Graduating after December 1st, 2026 or student status as of February 1st, 2027.
• EU or EEA citizenship.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Seasonal Assortment creation across Footwear and Apparel.
• Analyse sales, sell through and marketplace performance.
• Support Key account Strategies.
• Collaborate cross functionally.
• Track Key launches and initiatives.

Skills

Product passion

Commercial mindset

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Ownership & energy

English fluency

Job description

Your future starts with a move. Make it with the #VFInternshipProgram at our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland as Merchandising Intern Intern for Vans – Wholesale Merchandising. 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 December 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! Shape what’s next at Vans, where creativity, culture and product meet the marketplace. As Merchandising Intern you will help Shape the future of Vans Wholesale channel, collaborate across teams and make an impact from day one. Get ready to make an impact!

Here’s what you’ll be responsible for joining our team as Merchandising Intern

• Support Seasonal Assortment creation across Footwear and Apparel
• Analyse sales, sell through and marketplace performance
• Support Key account Strategies
• Collaborate cross functionally
• Track Key launches and initiatives

Skills that will make you succeed

• Passion for product and culture
• Commercial mindset
• Analytical thinking
• Curiosity
• Ownership and energy
• You are fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication

What’s in it for you

At the end of the Internship period, you can expect to have a clear understanding of the below:

• How a global brand brings product to life
• How seasonal assortments are built for Wholesale
• How consumer and marketplace insights influence decisions
• How merchants collaborate across sales, planning and Marketing

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 path and rich hands‑on experience, including:

• Dedicated skill‑building workshops & internal consulting group project
• One day of work in-store gaining real insights about our brands
• Networking opportunities with peers and senior leadership

We cannot grant that the internship will lead you to a contract afterwards, but thanks to the value of the experience most of our interns are staying in the company after the internship period.

Since we want you to focus on what matters, we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well‑being. You will enjoy:

• Hybrid working policy
• 50% discount on VF brands
• On site gym, offering health and well‑being initiatives
• Subsidized canteen, as well as break out areas offering complimentary drinks
• Shuttle bus to the office or discount on public transport, depending on your location

Free to Be, Inclusion & Belonging

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.

What move will shape your future?

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 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’à des 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. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to [e-mail].