Sales Operations Analyst

Timberland EMEA is looking for an exceptional Business Operations & Gross-To-Net Analyst (Timberland EMEA) to join our team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Founded in 1973, Timberland is a global outdoor lifestyle brand. Best known for its original yellow boot designed for the harsh elements of New England, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel and accessories for people who value purposeful style and share the brand's passion for enjoying - and protecting - nature.   

At the heart of the Timberland brand is the core belief that a greener future is a better future.  This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and strengthen communities around the world.   

Let's Talk about the Role

In this role as Business Operations & Gross-To-Net Analyst, you will support Timberland's commercial team in managing key business processes that help the brand plan and execute its financial strategy. You will contribute to the smooth execution of sales and planning operations, helping ensure consistency, visibility, and alignment across teams.

Your focus will be on supporting the evolution and governance of commercial terms, managing discount structures, overseeing return budgets and ensuring adherence to brand policies, maintaining master data accuracy, and contributing to cross-functional initiatives like Mercury. You'll also help ensure that data and tools are used effectively to support decision-making.

How You Will Make a Difference

You will achieve this by:

• Commercial Terms (T&Cs): You will support the setup and maintenance of commercial terms, ensuring they are correctly implemented and aligned with business objectives.
• Discounts: You will help monitor discount structures and seasonal applications, providing visibility and support to ensure consistency across channels.
• Returns: You will contribute to the governance of return budgets and ensure adherence to brand policies.
• Master Data: You will maintain and validate master data across systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce), supporting operational accuracy and process efficiency.
• Mercury: You will collaborate on cross-functional projects such as Mercury, helping the team adopt new ways of working and improve commercial operations.
• Data Enablement & Governance: You will help ensure that the brand's data needs are reflected in available tools and processes, enabling teams to access relevant insights and make informed decisions. You will contribute to maintaining data consistency and support the evolution of dashboards and reporting dimensions in line with business requirements.

Skills for Success

You should be a team player, detail-oriented, analytical, dynamic, and possess strong entrepreneurial skills. You should also be flexible and able to thrive in a global, fast-paced environment where priorities frequently shift and deadlines must be met.

Qualifications

• University Degree or equivalent, preferably in Business or economics
• Past experience in financial planning /sales analysis/sales ops
• Good communication skills in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powe BI and effective presentations skills in Microsoft PowerPoint or any related tool
• High energetic and goal oriented
• Great at getting things done and able to create, maintain and develop relationship with various departments
• Curious, with a global understanding and outlook, and strong desire to continually learn and evolve 

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

What's in it For You

We're in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That's why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we're the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

This post is not eligible for relocation support

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity 

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.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you