Marketing Operations Specialist

Altra Running is looking for an exceptional Marketing Operations Specialist to join our Marketing team based in Stabio, Switzerland. Live the Brand Altra Running was founded in 2009 with the purpose of unleashing human potential by inspiring the world to move naturally. We want everyone who is capable of running to experience the thrill of finishing their first race, setting a new personal record and shattering limits they never thought they could overcome. We use our run‑improving footwear, unmatched education, and inextinguishable passion for running to inspire everyone to lace up, hit the open road or trail, and start running. Our mission to get everyone who is able out and running may be bold, but we won’t stop trying until it’s a reality. Let’s Talk About The Role As Marketing Operations Specialist for our Altra team, you will be the backbone of our marketing operations, ensuring smooth execution of key processes that keep the team running efficiently. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in marketing operations within a global performance footwear brand and learn how we bring our brand to life through streamlined workflows and compliance. You will work closely with the Marketing team and cross‑functional partners to manage purchase orders, invoicing, product seeding, and athlete administration. How You Will Make a Difference You will support the team by: Manage the end‑to‑end execution of the marketing budget, ensuring all financial operations—from vendor setup and purchase order creation to approvals, invoicing, goods receipt confirmation, budget reconciliation, and payment tracking—are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with the approved plan. Overseeing FOC (Free of Charge) product orders, ensuring compliance with VF guidelines and supporting adjustments when needed. Coordinating product seeding for influencers, athletes, and key partners, maintaining accurate records and timely delivery. Handling athlete administration, including contract‑related tasks and product allocations aligned with marketing plans. Acting as a liaison between marketing, finance, supply chain, and customer service to ensure smooth processes and compliance. Supporting ad hoc projects (events, PR, social media management) and contribute to process improvements that drive efficiency. Track, analyze, and report on marketing performance. Be proactive in providing insights to improve strategy and execution. Skills For Success Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and operational tools; experience with Coupa or similar procurement systems is a plus. Previous experience in marketing operations, administration, or procurement is an advantage. Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus. What’s in it for you? Most companies like to say they offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus/benefit and pension scheme as well as staff discounts (btw we offer 50% on all VF Brands). We also do this, only quite different. Because it’s not just our products which set us apart from others. It’s our people and we believe they deserve to be nurtured and looked after. That’s why, on top of the usual benefits, we offer much more: Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands and even different countries. A supportive feedback‑based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do. Tailored training. From a thorough induction to ongoing online and face‑to‑face training, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally. An inclusive environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together. On‑site gym offering health and well‑being initiatives. Subsidised canteen as well as break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks. About VF VF 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 http://vfc.com Free to Be, Inclusion & Inclusion & Belonging As 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. #readtoapply #J-18808-Ljbffr