APPRENTICESHIP - Eco-design & Circularity Assistant M/W

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

Are you passionate about sustainable product design?
Do you want to turn sustainability strategy into concrete action?
And are you excited by working at the crossroads of ecodesign, circularity, and innovation?

If so, we have an apprenticeship that might be of interest to you!

We are looking for an Eco-design & Circularity Assistant (Apprentice) to contribute to the rollout of key sustainability initiatives, tools, and processes, supporting both performance‑driven ecodesign and circularity activation.

You will contribute to the deployment of strategic projects, tools, and processes that enable sustainable product development and circular business activation.

1. Ecodesign

• Develop comprehensive, range level Ecodesign guidelines in close collaboration with the Business Units.

• Create visualization tools to support the practical implementation of ecodesign principles for softgoods categories.

• Deliver internal training sessions for the Apparel & Bags teams and adapt the guidelines for external communication when necessary.

• Organize targeted workshops to inspire teams and accelerate the adoption of sustainable solutions across product creation.

2. Circularity

Recycling

• Support the full rollout of the recycling Proof of Concept and contribute to documenting outcomes, learnings, and next steps.

• Improve and formalize recycling processes to ensure they are robust, scalable, and ready for implementation in Salomon retail stores.

Repair

• Improve and formalize recycling processes to ensure they are robust, scalable, and ready for implementation in Salomon retail stores.

Waste Management

• Manage key waste streams across the value chain (production leftovers, packaging waste, unsold goods, post-consumer waste, etc.).

• Lead and document the RACI process for waste management across the supply chain.

• Draft waste management guidelines for Salomon in collaboration with Amer Sports and contribute to the development of broader Amer Sports waste policies.

What this internship / apprenticeship will bring you:

• Hands‑on experience in eco-design and circularity projects
• Direct involvement in recycling, repair, and waste management initiatives
• Collaboration with product, sustainability, and business teams
• Practical experience creating guidelines, tools, and training materials
• Exposure to sustainability implementation within a global sports brand

Education

• You are currently enrolled in Sustainability, Engineering, Business (BSBA), or Project Management–related studies

Technical Skills

• First experience or strong academic exposure to sustainability or circular economy
• Understanding of product life cycles
• Basic project management knowledge

Soft Skills

• Strong interest in how products are designed, developed, and manufactured
• Comfortable reaching out to stakeholders and working cross‑functionally
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Passionate about sustainability and impact‑driven work

Languages

• Fluent in English
• French is a strong plus

Starting Date: September 2026
Duration: 12 months
Location: Annecy, France
Work Visa is mandatory

Informations salariales :

Nos collaborateurs sont couverts par la convention collective de la métallurgie.Tu pourras consulter les grilles salariales applicables ici : https://www.alternance-professionnelle.fr/salaire-apprenti-metallurgie/

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