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: 1st of March 2025
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Prerequisite: Interest in area relevant to the internship, passion for On, right to work in Zurich, 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://www.careerfairy.io/company/On_AG/livestream/eCaoLI8t0mYLqzRYM1eq) 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! Please note that the next internship program kicks off on March 1 (not September 1 as mentioned in the livestream).

Your Mission

  • Support our Athletes and ensure a timely delivery of new products including prototypes
  • Tracking all orders throughout the process
  • Evaluate the current order process from start to finish and define and assess opportunities to improve it in order to reduce the administrative work of athlete managers.
  • Managing the product delivery to our own warehouses, dedicated to athletes only
  • Managing the inventory of all athlete footwear, apparel and accessories product on a global level and create an up-to-date inventory overview
  • Investigate into the current process and propose an ideal process that is aligned with internal stakeholders (e.g. Athlete Strategy & Partnership, Supply Chain, Happiness Deliverers, Demand Planning) and that secures an efficient and effective future process in order to provide best service to our athletes (e.g. reduction of administrative work, fast delivery, pre order of athlete needs for each product drop to liaise between athlete managers and production, prioritisation of athlete needs, shipment to dedicated, physical or virtual warehouses for athlete needs etc.)
  • Assisting the Athlete Strategy & Partnership Team in various daily tasks and long-term projects such as for example the On Youth Camp, athlete gifts, etc.
  • Supporting in building a strategy to position On as a performance sports brand within the younger generation and execute various projects with the aim of creating brand love / awareness among young sports enthusiasts
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  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong preference for a self-starter, who asks questions, provides clear feedback and solves problems to improve Athlete Managers’ daily job
  • Passion for running culture with knowledge of athletes, coaches, clubs, crews, and the latest media
  • Fully understand Athlete needs and ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships
  • Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills - both externally and internally across teams and managing external partners
  • Ability to read, speak and write English fluently
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About the Team

The Athlete Strategy and Partnerships team manages strategy and partnerships with On’s professional athletes primarily in the sport of track and field, road running, trail, triathlon and tennis. This team is responsible for the recruitment and management of key athletes. In order for our athletes to train at the highest level and compete at major events while showing our products to their fans (and driving sales through that), we must ensure a timely delivery of our top training, recovery and racing products.

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Explorer

Explorer

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Working with people at the top of their game means we have to be at the top of ours – that means always pushing the status quo to find new, better ways to take care of our athletes. We’ll move mountains to help them succeed, in sport and in life.

Learn about our Spirits
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Nicola

Athlete Services Manager and former On athlete, Zurich

I’ve been part of On for a long time. As an athlete they took my input seriously, providing way more support than most brands do. Continuing my journey here means I’m part of that – giving back to the athlete community.
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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

Build the better you

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.