Salomon - INTERNSHIP – SMU FOOTWEAR Product Line & Merchandising Intern W/M - Annecy

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 campains, 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.