Assistant Merchandiser Intern

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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

• 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)

• You must be graduating after November 1st, 2026 OR you must have a student status as of February 1st, 2027
• You must hold EU or EEA (European Economic Area) citizenship

Are you curious about product, fashion and how global collections come to life? Timberland is looking for an Assistant Merchandiser Intern to join the Global Women Merchandising Team in Stabio, Switzerland. As Assistant Merchandiser Intern, you will support the Timberland Global Women Apparel Team across product creation, collection presentation, sales analysis and merchandising reporting, contributing to decisions shaped by consumer needs, market insights and seasonal priorities.

• Support the Global Women Apparel Team in product creation, collection presentation and seasonal merchandising activities.
• Maintain accurate product information in merchandising systems, including PLM/Enovia data entry, pricing, SCO management and product attributes.
• Analyze sales performance, market insights and consumer trends to identify bestsellers, slow movers and commercial opportunities.
• Contribute to seasonal line plans, sell‑in tools, product presentations and merchandising reports.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities with Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Footwear, Accessories and Marketing teams to keep stakeholders aligned on GTM calendar milestones and next steps.
• Take ownership of ad‑hoc projects to build autonomy, strengthen project management skills and contribute to team spirit.

• A strong passion for fashion, product and the clothing industry, with curiosity for consumer needs and store visual merchandising.
• The ability to analyze quantitative sales data and qualitative market feedback to identify trends, opportunities and consumer insights.
• A precise and detail‑oriented mindset, with the ability to manage product information accurately across systems and reports.
• The capability to summarize product briefs, recap key product features and support product development conversations.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive team‑player attitude, helping different stakeholders stay aligned throughout the seasonal calendar.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Fashion Business or similar field is preferred.

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

• How a global merchandising team builds, presents and manages a seasonal women’s apparel collection.
• How product data, sales performance, consumer insights and market feedback support assortment decisions.
• How cross‑functional collaboration between Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Marketing, Footwear and Accessories contributes to the Go‑To‑Market process.
• How to create and maintain sell‑in tools, product presentations and merchandising reports for internal and external stakeholders.

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…