Associate Coordinator, Retail Marketing (Vans, EMEA)

Job title: Associate Coordinator, Retail Marketing (Vans, EMEA)

Company: Vans


Job description: VANS EMEA is looking for an exceptional Associate Coordinator, Retail Marketing to join our DTC Marketing team based in Stabio, CH.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 RoleThe Associate Coordinator, Retail Marketing will play a key role in supporting the execution and success of our Retail Marketing and Visual Merchandising strategy across Vans® stores in the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will have a background in visual merchandising, an eye for design and experience in retail marketing.How You Will Make a DifferenceYou will achieve this by:Visual Merchandising & Operations:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of visual merchandising, including supporting and monitoring production and distribution processes on in-store assets.
• Track the deployment & ensure compliance of the VM guidelines across all stores.
• Provide on-site support and guidance to store teams on VM implementation.
• Conduct regular assessments of store layouts and product presentation to ensure consistency and adherence to brand VM standards
• Analyze sales data to optimize & assess effectiveness of VM guidelines and seasonal strategy regularly, gather store teams and customers feedback to improve & elevate in-store experience.

Retail Activations:

• Support planning and execution of in-store activations, ensuring seamless coordination with store teams and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and implementation of localized activation programs to drive customer engagement.

Project Coordination:

• Assist with the planning and execution of VM projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, such as designers, vendors, and store operations teams.

Skills for Success

• Visual merchandising experience: A strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and best practices is essential
• Retail knowledge: Familiarity with the retail environment, preferably within the fashion or footwear industry.
• Project management: You are organized, with experience in managing projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, creative, problem-solving analytical skills are essential.
• Knowledge of software like Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), SketchUp and Yoobic is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) is a must.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is a must. Any other language is a plus.
• A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in Marketing / Communication / Business administration is nice to have.

About VFVF 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.comWhat’s in it For YouWe’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 doAn inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working togetherBe part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organizationOn site gym offering health and well-being initiativesA discount card with 50% on all VF brandsBreak out areas offering complimentary hot drinksFree to Be, Inclusion & DiversityAs an equal opportunity employer, 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.If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!R-20250127-0002

Expected salary:

Location: Stabio, Tessin

Job date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:59:40 GMT

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