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Make it with the #VFInternshipProgram at our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland as Sales Operation Intern for the Smartwool & icebreaker (SWIB) Sales Operation Team. \nAt 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.\nAbout VF\nVF 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.\nKey information\nStart date: February 1st, 2027\nDuration: 12 months, full-time\nGross monthly salary: 1’850 CHF\nLocation:VF EMEA Headquarters inStabio, Switzerland\nStreamlined recruitment process: 3 interviews (Recruiter, Hiring Manager, potential Business Case)\nEligibility requirements\nYou must be graduating after November 1st, 2026 OR you must have a student status as of February 1st, 2027\nYou must hold EU or EEA (European Economic Area) citizenship\nLet’s talk about the role!\nAs Sales Operations Intern, you will support the team with the analysis and reporting of sales-related data. You will contribute to the creation of custom reports, conduct quantitative product and sales analysis, support sales campaigns and tools, and help assess future needs and data quality.\nYou will be an integral link between the headquarter and the local sales organizations as well as the marketing, product, customer service, IT and supply chain departments. You will support the team to ensure that all the necessary reports, information and processes are in place for the successful achievement of business and sales plans.\nHow you'll make a difference\nGet ready to make an impact! Here’s what you’ll be responsible for joining our team as Sales Operations Intern:\nSupport management and sales force with regular and ad hoc business analysis and reporting, including stock lists, reorders, preseason, cancellations, orderbook tracking and shipments analysis.\nProvide support for sales forecasting, strategic planning, account planning and other sales management processes.\nProvide support for sales campaign setup and execution.\nProvide distribution analysis and maintain and improve customer classification information in the systems.\nCoordinate reports with other departments, including Planning, Customer Service and Credit, supporting the creation of requested reports.\nSkills that will make you succeed:\nYou thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments and are eager to contribute to the growth of emerging brands. You’re curious, analytical, and ready to roll up your sleeves to support a wide range of Sales Operations activities. We are looking for someone who brings:\nA proactive, self-starting attitude, with the ability to adapt quickly and take ownership of tasks in a dynamic setting.\nStrong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.\nWorking knowledge of AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, AI-assisted analytics) is a plus\nAnalytical and problem-solving skills\nGood communication skills in English\nFlawless attention to detail and the ability to stay on track\nGood interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and within a team environment\nAbility to plan your own work, prioritize workload and meet deadlines.\nIdeally a Degree in Economics/Statistics/Management Engineering\nWhat’s in it for you\nAs a Sales Operations Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the commercial engine of a global organization, developing both analytical and business skills that are highly transferable across many departments.\nDuring your internship, you will have the opportunity to:\nDevelop advanced analytical skills by working with large datasets, sales reports, forecasts, order books, stock information, and business performance metrics.\nGain exposure to commercial planning and forecasting processes, understanding how sales targets are built, monitored, and translated into business actions.\nLearn how a global sales organization operates, supporting key activities such as sell-in campaigns, order management, inventory planning, and customer performance tracking.\nBuild expertise in business intelligence and reporting tools, creating meaningful insights that support decision-making at both local and regional levels.\nUnderstand cross-functional business processes by collaborating with teams across Sales, Marketing, Product, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Finance, and IT.\nLearn how data quality and customer segmentation influence commercial decisions, helping to optimize distribution strategies and market coverage.\nGain exposure to international business environments, acting as a link between headquarters and local sales organizations across multiple markets.\nThe 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:\nDedicated skill-building workshops & internal consulting group project\nOne day of work in-store gaining real insights about our brands\nNetworking opportunities with peers and senior leadership\nWe 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.\nSince we want you to focus on what matters, we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being. 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