On Intern - Footwear Product Manager, PAD

On; Zürich; On-site; CHF 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding voucher

Product store credits

Wellbeing counselling

Internship workshops

Job summary

On offers a six-month internship in Zürich that integrates you into a dedicated team, providing immediate impact and growth opportunities as you work on operational workflows and cross-functional projects. You will be mentored across regions, own sub-projects, and contribute to our global expansion from day one.

This paid internship requires valid work authorization for Switzerland (or EU/EFTA citizenship) and includes structured learning sessions, product store credits, and wellbeing support to

Qualifications

• Ownership & Growth Mindset: Highly self-motivated with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable taking initiative, navigating ambiguity, and driving solutions independently across a 6-month commitment.
• Structured Execution & Organization: Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on structured processes.
• Effective Communication & Authentic Connection: Clear verbal and written communication skills in English, with confidence to interact, share updates, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across levels.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Ownership: Take direct accountability for assigned operational workflows and sub-projects, driving tasks from initial onboarding through to measurable business impact over your 6-month tenure.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with mentors, cross-functional peers, and regional stakeholders across EMEA to align on shared milestones and execute business priorities.
• Process Optimization & Standards: Assist with daily team operations, streamline routines, and optimize internal documentation to maintain premium execution standards.
• Strategic Deliverables & Insights: Present project learnings, campaign outcomes, or analytical findings to team leadership using structured storytelling and clear data insights.

Job description

In Short

Whether you aim to launch your career or gain practical experience in a new domain, interning at On offers exceptional growth opportunities, immediate impact, and a direct contribution to our global expansion. We seek inquisitive minds and energetic individuals ready to drive meaningful change. Our six-month internship programs fully integrate you within a dedicated team environment.

Program Details

• Start date: March 1st
• Program length: 6 months
• Requirements: Valid work authorization for Switzerland (or EU/EFTA citizenship)
• Compensation: Fully paid internship position
• Eligibility note: Meeting these basic criteria is essential for consideration. Please ensure complete accuracy in your responses, as our talent team deeply values transparency.

We recommend watching the recording of our careerfairy livestream for our previous cohort in September to hear former interns share their internship experience, get an insider’s look at different departments and pick up some tips and tricks from our recruiters to help you ace the application process!

Your Mission

Global Core Expectations

• End-to-End Project Ownership: Take direct accountability for assigned operational workflows and sub-projects, driving tasks from initial onboarding through to measurable business impact over your 6-month tenure.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with mentors, cross-functional peers, and regional stakeholders across EMEA to align on shared milestones and execute business priorities.
• Process Optimization & Standards: Assist with daily team operations, streamline routines, and optimize internal documentation to maintain premium execution standards.
• Strategic Deliverables & Insights: Present project learnings, campaign outcomes, or analytical findings to team leadership using structured storytelling and clear data insights.

Role-Specific Deliverables

• Champion a consumer mindset and provide monthly insights on how to bring our brand/product closer to them.
• Deliver comprehensive playbook charting path to success for a sneaker in an identified market/distribution
• Co-lead the creation triad to deliver a specific product towards each major milestone
• Manage weekly sample coordination and hygiene for the PAD team, ensuring products are presented and archived in a consistent manner

Your Story

Global Core Qualifications

• Ownership & Growth Mindset: Highly self-motivated with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable taking initiative, navigating ambiguity, and driving solutions independently across a 6-month commitment.
• Structured Execution & Organization: Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on structured processes.
• Effective Communication & Authentic Connection: Clear verbal and written communication skills in English, with confidence to interact, share updates, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across levels.

Role-Specific Requirements & Nice-to-Haves

• Balance of Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis: Ability to analyze datasets and synthesize actionable insights for both short term tactics and long term franchise strategies.
• Consumer and Product Mindset: Continuous obsession over specific consumer groups in order to create the most intentional products for them; bonus if you have footwear experience already.
• Proactive, Self-Driven Character: A natural problem solver, able to navigate ambiguity and proactively drive creative, practical solutions in times of uncertainty.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Comfortable pitching ideas and presenting to a variety of audiences; fluency in English mandatory.

Your Team

Our team fosters an environment where continuous learning, mutual trust, and holistic well-being are championed. We believe in empowering every team member-including our interns-to take ownership, challenge the status quo, and build their best work.

What We Offer

• You’ll hit the ground running with an onboarding voucher and exclusive On product store credits to gear up in the latest apparel, accessories, and footwear.
• You will be supported through full access to mental wellbeing counselling and coaching via Kyan Health.
• You will also have dedicated internship learning sessions and workshops to supercharge your growth.
• We also make sure you’re fully protected and supported for the future with comprehensive accident, disability, and income protection coverage.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. Start date contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.