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Intern - Retail Merchandising

CompanyOn
LocationZurich
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop merchandising performance dashboards in Looker and conduct in-season trading analyses to identify growth opportunities. They will translate complex data into actionable strategic recommendations for senior management and merchandising teams.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
5500
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Our mission is to ignite the human spirit through movement. Founded in 2010, On set out to shake up the running industry with a single transformative product, a completely new cushioning technology for running shoes, CloudTec®. Today, On remains innovation and design-led, delivering industry-disrupting premium footwear, apparel, and accessories for high-performance running, outdoor, and all-day activities. Existing at the intersection of performance, design and impact – inspired by athletes, we always look for ‘better’ – something we believe is achieved through continual experimentation, starting again, thinking differently, breaking the mold. Every day our teams continue to cook up trailblazing innovations within our Zurich-based On Lab and across our global hubs from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to Shanghai, Portland, Berlin, Tokyo and beyond. We like to keep creativity and innovation in-house, whether it's to create inspiring marketing campaigns, think up next-gen retail spaces, or take leaps in sustainability and product design – it all comes together to deliver on our mission. At On, we're all believers in the human spirit and what it’s capable of. And with every On product, design and innovation, we set out to inspire humans to Dream On. Learn more about On: - www.on.com - www.facebook.com/on - www.instagram.com/on
About the Role

Your 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. 

Your mission

Identify and assess merchandising opportunities for our Retail Business, analyse trend across product and geographies to identify product opportunities. More specifically:

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!
Key Skills
Data AnalyticsRetail MerchandisingLookerTableauPower BIExcelGoogle SheetsPowerPointSQLPythonHTML/CSSData StorytellingCommercial Performance AnalysisReporting FrameworksTrend AnalysisBusiness Insights
Categories
Data & AnalyticsRetailMarketingManagement & LeadershipSports & Recreation
Benefits
Personal Self-care For Physical And Mental Well-beingSupportive Team-oriented AtmosphereProfessional Development Tools