Internship - SMU Footwear Product Line & Merchandising Intern W/M

Internship - SMU Footwear Product Line & Merchandising Intern W/M

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.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to support our Product Line & Merchandising Manager in managing the product lifecycle, optimizing assortments, and ensuring high standards in retail performance and sample coordination. Your footwear category will be the SMU footwear products (Special Make-Up units for key accounts retailers, marketing campaigns, etc.). This internship offers a dynamic learning environment with direct exposure to international product and merchandising strategies within the sport industry.

Your main missions will be:

• Support the development and optimization of product line strategies, from launch to end-of-life;
• Assist in building and managing seasonal assortments tailored to various markets and customer profiles;
• Contribute to the analysis of product performance, stock levels, and market trends;
• Help prepare detailed reports, business reviews, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders;
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Product Development;
• Assist in the preparation and management of meetings, product information, visual tools, and sample tracking;
• Monitor competitor activity and trends to inform product and merchandising decisions;
• Gather and synthesize customer and market feedback to support continuous product and service improvement;
• Manage product samples, including:
• Ensuring sample integrity and accurate labeling;
• Validating product imagery for visual tools and platforms;
• Organizing dispatches to internal teams and external partners;
• Maintain sample tracking records and ensure timely returns and updates;
• Provide administrative and operational support across ongoing projects

Qualifications

Cursus: Enrolled in a degree program in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Product Management, or related fields

IT: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with databases or PIM (Product Information Management) systems is a plus. Working with Power BI is a plus

Language: Fluent in English; French language is an asset

Softskills:

• Highly organized, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Interest in sport retail, product lifecycle management, and visual merchandising
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Contract: Internship. A convention agreement is mandatory.

Location: Annecy (74), FRANCE

Starting Date: September 2025

Duration: 6 months

Interested in this position? Apply now and send us your CV and availability.