Merchandiser, Specialty Accounts

pVANS EMEA is looking for an exceptional Merchandiser, Specialty Accounts to join our Merchandising team based in Stabio, Switzerland. Vans® is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do. /ph3How You Will Make a Difference /h3pYou will achieve this by: /pulliExecuting the global merchandising strategy through regional marketplace strategy. /liliEnsure alignment with regional market dynamics and consumer preferences. /liliAdapt and tailor global product assortments to meet regional specialty accounts needs while maintaining brand consistency and commercial success. /liliCurate assortments for our specialty partners by selecting product with demand driving attributes and partnering with the commercial teams to build plans and influence adoption externally. /liliPartner continuously with planning counterparts to create revenue-driving and profitable assortments. /liliActively participate in in-season management, driving the right sales analysis and action-oriented next steps for immediate trading as well as future seasons. /liliContinuously monitor and react to marketplace trends, keeping connected to competitive landscape and market dynamics. /liliEnsuring regional channel needs are covered through the product line by identifying white spaces and bringing the right briefs forward. /li /ulpIn order to effectively drive these key deliverables, you will use your: /pulliEMEA Wholesale Marketplace experience/knowledge and a keen interest in the pinnacle lifestyle and action sports markets /liliAbility to apply merchandising acumen and principles in partnership with merchandise planning /liliAbility to understand the external marketplace environment and excel in facilitating account meetings, customer communication, pitching and negotiating for brand and assortment strategies. /liliDecision-making ability on segmentation and product choices by channel, tier and account /liliAbility to develop and analyze retail reports, derive key take-aways and create action-oriented steps to improve business performance /liliUnderstanding of competitive landscape and trends in both fashion lifestyle and action sports /liliA formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business, Design, Retail Merchandising, and/or Marketing are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements. /li /ulh3What’s in it For You /h3ulliA supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do /liliAn inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together /liliBe part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization /liliOn site gym offering health and well-being initiatives /liliA discount card with 50% on all VF brands /liliBreak out areas offering complimentary hot drinks /liliFree to Be, Inclusion Diversity /li /ulpAs an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. /ppWe 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. /ppVF s’engage à créer un environnement inclusif qui accueille et valorise les différences parmi tous ses associés, ses clients, ses fournisseurs et les collectivités où nous vivons et exerçons nos activités. /ppLe succès et la croissance continus de VF sont renforcés par des initiatives qui favorisent la diversité à l’échelle mondiale. /ppVF s’engage à offrir l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi et à traiter ses associés et ses candidats sans discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, le sexe, l’âge, l’origine nationale, la religion, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, la citoyenneté, un handicap, le statut d’ancien combattant protégé, le statut VIH/sida ou tout autre motif protégé par la loi. /ppVF s’engage à répondre aux divers besoins des personnes en situation de handicap dans des délais raisonnables, conformément aux principes d’autonomie, de dignité, d’intégration et d’égalité des chances. /ppPour ce faire, VF s’efforcera de cerner, de prévenir et d’éliminer les obstacles à l’accessibilité partout où cela est possible, tout en respectant les exigences en matière d’accessibilité prévues par l’ADA, la LAPHO (AODA) et toute autre réglementation provinciale, étatique ou locale applicable. /ppVF s’engage à assurer l’accessibilité numérique, à se conformer aux Règles pour l’accessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG) 2.1, niveau AA, ainsi qu’aux normes de conception accessible de l’ADA et de la LAPHO (AODA), et à toute autre réglementation applicable. /ppSi vous avez besoin d’une mesure d’adaptation ou si vous avez des questions concernant cet énoncé, veuillez transmettre votre demande à /ppVF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected basis. /ppVF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. /ppVF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. /ppIf you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to /p #J-18808-Ljbffr