Strategic Accounts Marketing Intern

Your future starts with a move. Make it with the #VFInternshipProgram at our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland as Strategic Accounts Marketing Intern for The North Face.

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 inStabio, Switzerland
• Streamlined recruitment process: 3 interviews (Recruiter, Hiring Manager, potential Business Case)

Eligibility requirements

• 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

Let’s talk about the role!

Are you interested in all things marketing and always on top of the latest trends? This internship puts you at the core of The North Face's Strategic Accounts Marketing team within VF EMEA, where you will contribute to the digital and retail marketing strategies for top partners such as Intersport, Zalando and JD Sports.

You'll help bring campaigns to life across key accounts, support the execution of go-to-market strategies, and collaborate with both internal teams and external partners.

Support the execution of strategic marketing plans across some of The North Face's most important wholesale partners in EMEA. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to help deliver marketing activations, go-to-market initiatives and performance reporting that drive brand visibility and commercial success.

How you'll make a difference

Get ready to make an impact! Here's what you'll be responsible for joining our team as Strategic Accounts Marketing Intern:

• Support the execution of marketing plans for key strategic accounts including JD Sports, Zalando, Intersport, ASOS and our Footwear lifestyle accounts.
• Assist with campaign activations, photoshoots and product sample management.
• Contribute to the go-to-market process, helping ensure alignment between marketing and sales teams.
• Support marketing managers with KPI tracking, reporting and campaign performance analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Brand Marketing, Communications and Sports Marketing.
• Engage with wholesale partners and external agencies to support marketing initiatives across the EMEA region.

Skills that will make you succeed:

• The ability and eagerness to learn quickly and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with Excel and campaign reporting.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A solid understanding of marketing principles and an interest in retail and wholesale marketing.
• A strong interest in digital marketing and current social media trends.
• A proactive and creative mindset with the ability to contribute new ideas.
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

What’s in it for you

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

• Digital and wholesale marketing approaches within a leading outdoor brand.
• The end-to-end go-to-market process and how collections are brought to market.
• Strategic account marketing and working with some of Europe's largest retail partners.
• Cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Communications and external partners.
• How marketing campaigns are planned, activated and measured in a global organisation.
• Applying marketing knowledge in a real business environment and contributing to campaigns reaching millions of consumers.

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

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