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Intern - Performance Outdoor Product Strategy

Location: Zurich

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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: September 1st
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Prerequisite: Interest in area relevant to the internship, passion for On, right to work in EU / 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://agora-cf-cloud-recordings.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/livestreams/5OdzwcwgV3l6rGfcJCZ5/2e6c0b4e51486dd2cf595f9bde0b257c_5OdzwcwgV3l6rGfcJCZ5_0.mp4) 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!

Your Mission

  • Organize, distribute and track seasonal samples for internal and external meetings
  • Assist with scheduling, planning, and driving creativity in greater Product Outdoor team offsites
  • Ensure product systems are accurate and up to date
  • Deep dive into the global hiking market with research, analysis and consumer opportunities
  • Work well and collaboratively across functions including product testing, design, development and product strategy peers.
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    Your story

    • An educational background in Marketing, Communications, Design, Sports Science or relevant field
    • You have the ability and enjoy driving work forward and solving ambiguous problems
    • You have good presentation skills (knowledge of Google Suit is considered a plus)
    • You hold a passion for movement especially around Outdoor Performance including hiking, trail running, etc.
    • You have an optimistic and can-do attitude
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    About the Team

    This individual will be joining a highly dedicated outdoor team focused on the pursuit of the industry’s most premium, dynamic, and industry-defining outdoor product line. The larger team brings expertise in design, development, testing, engineering, color and materials design as well as innovation.

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    Hyeyoung

    Head of Strategic Product Initiatives

    The way we solve problems is very unique and that brings a very unique energy into it. It motivates me everyday, waking up with this excitement that's quite unusual.
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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.