Junior Manager, Strategic Accounts Vans EMEA (1 year contract)

VANS EMEA is looking for an exceptional Junior Manager, Strategic Accounts to join our Strategic Accounts 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.  

Let’s Talk about the Role

You as Junior Manager, Strategic Accounts will be focused on one of our key strategic partner and will take sales responsibility for the assigned categories and tasks.

How You Will Make a Difference

You will achieve this by:

• Mastering the digital market environment establishing a clear understanding of account strategies, consumer profiles and buying trends

• Creating, presenting and reviewing long term category plans for ASOS in sync with brand and distribution strategy

• Driving execution vs. plans, by managing a seamless Go to Market process and maximize business opportunities

• Managing the monthly/quarterly/yearly gross to net for the assigned categories

• Showing result driven attitude by analysing sales, performance by division, items to inform future order planning, to provide recommendations to maximise opportunities, limit liabilities and improve financial performance

• Demonstrating strong business acumen by driving sell through analysis process, supporting a tight in season order book management and providing the organization with key learnings and creative recommendations to maximize the account performance, in sync with long range plan

• Provide requested ad hoc analysis to the team and the Senior Management

• Support the development of the account/ channel right activation strategy within the EMEA marketplace

• Work closely with all business stakeholders (merchandising, wholesale/ brand marketing, operations, sales analysis, customer service…) on a cross functional mindset and attitude

• Managing of Samples

Skills for Success

• Education: University Degree or equivalent, preferably in Business or economics;

• Experience in managing accounts with major sport lifestyle brands

• English language proficiency

• Passionate and informed about digital transformation in the industry and beyond

• Technical knowledge or understanding of lifestyle apparel and accessories categories. Merchandising experience is a plus

• Experience with and understanding of action sport consumers and preferably be an active sports participant

• Very good in creating strong relationships within the team, brand and external with the customer

• High energy, goal oriented and driven individual

• Analytical and strategic mindset and attitude

• Great at getting things done

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives

• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity 

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, 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.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.