Merchandising Intern

Do you believe that sport has the power to uplift the mind? Does joining a truly purpose-driven brand align with your values? Well, then, we’re looking for you.

As a Marketplace Merchandising Intern, you’ll provide critical buying administration and operational support to the Buying teams. You’ll support the Buying team in doing regular analysis to help us pick products in the right quantities and at the right time maximizing sell-in and sell-out opportunities.

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.

Does this sound like you?

• You’re results driven. You have a keen eye for performance measurement.
• You’re an Excel expert. Formulas are your friend when analysing complex data.
• You deliver result effectively. You’re meticulous and accurate.
• You’re an effective communicator. You’re comfortable expressing yourself to every member of the team.
• You’re well organised. You’re a firm believer in the power of process.

How you’ll help us.

Based out of our EMEA Headquarters, just outside of Amsterdam, Netherlands and reporting to the Merchandiser, as part of the role, you’ll:

• Manage samples for all categories, tracking down samples and sending samples to various parties.
• Support building seasonal strategies by using your analytical skills.
• Update and create in-season performance reports.
• Work on competitors' analysis.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis to support the buying team.

More about you.

• You are eligible for an internship in the Netherlands which means that you are currently enrolled and will be for the entire duration of the internship in a Dutch educational institution or you are an European citizen enrolled at an university for the entire duration of the internship.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong creative, presentation, visual and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English, any other European language is considered a plus.

How we’ll help you.

Your wellbeing is our top priority. That is why we will provide you with these resources to help you achieve and maintain a sound mind in a sound body.

• Gross/month compensation 500 euros.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Free fitness and 60% off sports membership. We will reimburse you for keeping a sound mind and body.
• Product discounts. Get ASICS or Onitsuka gear with a 50% discount.
• Runkeeper Go™ app. Free premium subscription to our running app.
• Calm app. Unlimited access to help develop your mental fitness through sleep, mindfulness, and meditation.
• An employee wellness programme. Free mindfulness sessions, online yoga, bootcamp classes, and Lunch & Learn sessions.
• OpenUp Access. A platform that offers professional psychological assistance and meditation classes.
• Free running club. Join our beginners or intermediate groups for a weekly running session.

Thanks to our innovative Learning & Development programme, we’ll also give you all the support you need to develop your skills along the way.

We are ASICS. And our five letters have meaning. ‘Anima Sana in Corpore Sano’ or a Sound Mind in a Sound Body. We’re committed to supporting more people to experience the transformative power of movement.

So, this is your chance to join a truly purpose-driven brand and become part of a family. You will join a company focused on creating an inclusive environment that fosters diversity and individualism, healthy bodies, and healthy minds.

We look forward to receiving your application online.