Go To Market & Sample Management Intern

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.

• 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 ready to drive the product stories that shape the streets? Vans EMEA is looking for an ambitious, detail-driven Go To Market & Sample Management Intern to join our Go-To-Market team. In this role, you will lead our seasonal sample distribution across the EMEA region. You will ensure the right product ranges reach our showrooms, sales reps, agents, and distributors on time.

Get ready to make an impact from day one! As our Go To Market & Sample Management Intern, you will be the operational backbone of the Vans EMEA Go-To-Market engine. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of our sample product ranges, ensuring the right product stories land flawlessly in our showrooms, and in front of key sales representatives, agents, and regional distributors across the EMEA territory.

In this fast-paced role, precision is everything. You will navigate complex logistical landscapes and tackle strict retail deadlines to ensure our seasonal collections are delivered seamlessly to their destinations, directly enabling our commercial teams to win the season:

• Support the SMS Supervisor on ordering the SAMPLES respecting budget and time target

• Contribute to deliver all product on time vs. Sales Campaign

• Manage and monitor all shipments to ensure products are delivered to sales destinations

• Communicating all shipping details/support to Showrooms/Agents/Reps for tracking purpose daily

• Support GO TO MARKET Team in all Events

• The ability to work on priorities according to GO TO MARKET Calendar

• The capability to deal with more tasks during peak season

• An understanding of the whole Product life cycle during the season

• An expertise in EXCEL is mandatory

• A keen interest in Retail (set up, support etc. at VANS HQ STORE)

• You are fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication.

As our Sample Management Intern, you will join a dynamic international team and discover how product creation connects to regional sales execution. You won't just track shipments—you will become an expert in market enablement for a global brand. We support your growth with mentorship, training, and networking opportunities across the VF Corporation ecosystem.

At the end of the internship period, you can expect to have gained a clear, professional mastery of the below: