Merchandiser Intern - EMEA Internship Program

Be a dreamer, make the difference! Join #VFInternshipProgram in our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland as Merchandiser Intern for Timberland. 
 

About VF

VF is redefining what it means to be the world’s best apparel, footwear and equipment company, powering iconic active lifestyle brands including The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®. Learn more at http://vfc.com .

Key information

• Start date: June 1st, 2026

• 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 May 1st, 2026 OR you must have a student status as of June 2026

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

Let’s talk about the role!     

Are you ready to support driving the footwear merchandising vision for our key wholesale partners across EMEA, ensuring the right products, assortments, and strategies reach the right consumers at the right time?

You will support the execution of the footwear merchandising strategy for our wholesale partners, ensuring the right assortments, pricing, and consumer‑relevant stories are delivered to maximize brand impact and sell‑through.

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

• Support the coordination of seasonal assortments for wholesale accounts.

• Manage all sample orders, tracking, organization, and meetings preparation.

• Update PLM data to keep product information accurate and current.

• Maintain LP documents, ensuring assortments and SKUs stay up to date.

• Prepare presentations for sell‑in meetings and internal product reviews.

• Assist with pricing checks, SKUs validation, and seasonal readiness tasks.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on merchandising initiatives.

How you will make a difference

Skills that will make you succeed:

• Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and drive tasks forward.

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to support data analysis and presentation creation.

• Open‑minded approach with curiosity for product, trends, and consumer behavior.

• Effective collaborator who enjoys working within cross‑functional teams.

• Fluent English communication in an international, fast‑paced environment.

• Passion and sensitivity for fashion and footwear product.

What’s in it for you

At the end of the internship, you can expect to have a clear understanding of how to collaborate with the Global Footwear team in the US, how to partner effectively with EMEA Sales and Marketing, and how to deliver impactful product presentations to both internal sales teams and key strategic accounts.

You will also develop strong footwear product knowledge through hands‑on learning, exposure to the full merchandising process, and direct coaching from industry experts, equipping you with the confidence and skills needed to grow within the footwear and fashion industry.

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 
• A thriving interns’ community, with people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and nationalities who love working together. 

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.

Are you in? Apply now – early application increases your chances!

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