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

How you will make a difference

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

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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? Apply now and start building it through real projects, international teams and the impact only you can bring.

#MakeYourMove