On - Intern – Retail Merchandising - Zürich

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Retail (office team)

In short

Whether you’re looking to jump start your career or gain first hands-on experience in a new field, an internship at On offers you a unique growth experience, the chance to make an impact from day 1 and contribute to On’s growth journey. We are looking for fresh ideas, curious minds and passionate individuals ready to make a difference. Our internships generally last 6 months and you will be fully embedded in a team.
– Start date: September 1st
– Duration: 6 months
– Prerequisite: Interest in area relevant to the internship, passion for On, right to work in EU / Switzerland
– Note: This is a paid internship
– If you don’t meet the criteria above, unfortunately, we cannot move forward with your application. Please be truthful in your answers, the recruiter reviewing your application will appreciate your honesty.

Curious about life as an intern at On? We recommend watching the recording of our previous livestream (https://agora-cf-cloud-recordings.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/livestreams/5OdzwcwgV3l6rGfcJCZ5/2e6c0b4e51486dd2cf595f9bde0b257c_5OdzwcwgV3l6rGfcJCZ5_0.mp4) to hear former interns share their internship experience, get an insider’s look at different departments and pick up some tips and tricks from our recruiters to help you ace the application process!

Your mission

Identify and assess merchandising opportunities for our Retail Business, analyse trend across product and geographies to identify product opportunities.
Advanced Analytics & Reporting
– Support the development and enhancement of merchandising performance dashboards and reporting solutions within Looker.
– Design and implement cross-regional and cross-channel reporting frameworks to support buy reviews and performance tracking.
– Deliver ad hoc analyses and actionable reporting to address evolving business priorities and management requests.
– Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reporting integrity across all analytical outputs.
Business Insights & Commercial Performance
– Drive in-season trading analysis, test-and-learn initiatives, and commercial performance reviews to identify growth opportunities.
– Monitor and identify commercial risks, demand trends, and business opportunities to support proactive decision-making.
– Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations for merchandising and trading teams.
– Prepare executive-ready reports, dashboards, and presentations to support senior management decision-making and business reviews.

Your story

– A background in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Design, Economics, Statistics or relevant field.
– Advanced capabilities in Excel or Google Sheets, including pivot tables, array formulas, data cleaning, and large dataset management.
– Proven experience designing and building interactive dashboards within at least one leading BI platform (Tableau or Power BI preferred).
– Advanced PowerPoint or Google Slides skills, with a strong focus on executive-level presentation design and data-driven storytelling.
– Additional technical skills like basic SQL knowledge, familiarity with Python, and basic understanding of HTML/CSS are considered a plus
– Naturally inquisitive mindset with the ability to go beyond the numbers and identify underlying business drivers, patterns, and opportunities. High level of accuracy and rigor when handling data
– Team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills and openness to feedback and iteration
– You’re proficient in written and spoken English- as this is our shared professional language at On. Additional languages are a plus!

Meet the team

The role of the Global Retail Merchandising team is to drive premium brand positioning, long-term consumer engagement, and sustainable profitable growth through best in class product assortment in store. This include the selection, the planning and the allocation of the product and the connection to visual merchandising and marketing.