Sales Coordination Intern

Reports to: Sr Sales Operations Analyst

6 months Internship – fixed term contract

CHF 3'000.-/month gross for students enrolled in a Master's degree

EMEA HQ, Petit-Lancy (GE), Switzerland

Sart date: ideally January 2026

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia Sportswear, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: "It's perfect. Now make it better." As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving

Discover a world of diversity within our team of 700+ across 13 European countries, united by the common goal of elevating Columbia to the pinnacle of outdoor brands in Europe. Our omnichannel approach seamlessly integrates Columbia and Sorel brands' engaging in-store and online experiences.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE TEAM

You'll join both Sales and Sales operation teams.

Located in our EMEA headquarters near Geneva (Switzerland), the Sales Operations team focuses on sales analytics, process & tools improvements, and general team support. The department includes 4 people and belongs to the broader European Sales Team (70+ people) located across Europe.

Regarding the Sales team, your main stakeholders will be the Sales Manager Columbia Europe, and the Value Channel Director.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are looking for a motivated Sales Coordinator Intern to join our team and contribute to the management of key accounts and value accounts. This role offers hands‑on experience in sales operations, data analysis, and account coordination across major key account partners.

You will support the sales team in ensuring smooth processes, accurate information flow, and optimized business opportunities, while gaining exposure to both wholesale and value sales environments.

As a member of the Sales Operations team, you will engage in significant long‑term analytical projects that drive business results.

Your main responsibilities will be as follows:

Key Account Support:

• Conduct weekly sell through analysis to identify opportunities and adjust open to buy plans
• Monitor logistics data (service and availability rates)
• Coordinate referencing information and product sheets during sell in periods
• Manage samples and follow up after sell in
• Coordinate product copies and pictures for online and retail visibility

Value Channel Support:

• Prepare and send close out lists to centrally managed accounts
• Follow up on order entry and confirmations with account sales reps
• Maintain referencing master files and track sell through on flash sales
• Support seasonal close out strategy definition with the Value Channel Director
• Monitor close out inventory weekly
• Prepare Sell-In Meetings

Sales Operations Support:

• Perform market data analysis
• Support the team on several operational topics
• Carry out ad hoc analysis
• Being trained and exposed to advanced microsoft excel and power BI analysis

ABOUT YOU

• You're currently pursuing a Master's degree with a strong Sales and business focus –Strategy and Management, Finance, Business Analytics – and looking for a 6-month internship in the sportswear, consumer goods, or fashion industry.
• You already have work experience in a similar position, as an intern, and you are comfortable working in an International office environment.
• Curious and proactive, you like asking questions, digging into data, and understanding the bigger picture behind the numbers. You're comfortable working with Excel and enjoy using these tools to turn insights into action.
• You're structured, reliable, and take full ownership of your work. You enjoy collaborating with others, but also know how to work independently, and ask questions when you don't know. Your mindset is both analytical and solution-oriented — and you're eager to contribute, grow, and bring fresh ideas to the table.
• You have full professional fluency in English, in writing and speaking
• You have full proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Word)

IMPORTANT

It is mandatory that the internship is a part of your studies, and you must provide an internship agreement from your school or university. Full-time availability for 6 months is required.

PERKS & BENEFITS

Significant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products

• Running groups or sports activities

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

A monthly Learning Hour for training, discovery and learning

DEI initiatives to exchange and strengthen our involvement around these themes

ABOUT THE CULTURE

• At Columbia Sportswear, we value an inclusive and open culture that emphasizes the absence of barriers between team members. We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging by encouraging personal connections at all levels, which creates a cohesive and supportive work environment.
• Team members serve as ambassadors for our brand, finding motivation in being part of an organization dedicated to activities they are passionate about. This dedication reflects our commitment to building a team that takes pride in our products and values.
• We offer the opportunity to work for a US-based company within a multicultural environment, where your job has an impact across different countries.
• Our "Always Be Learning" culture of continuous learning enables our employees to identify and develop skills that will enable them to continue to grow within the company.
• "Unlock Your Potential" is the spirit that characterizes our vision of employees' development: to offer them opportunities to grow, in their job, in their team or even to change jobs completely. We grow our people to grow our business.

To learn more about us and our culture, visit our page on Welcome To The Jungle:

ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS

Ready to unlock your potential at Columbia Sportswear Company? Apply now to help us connect active people with their passion The hiring team will review your application in the following weeks.

If your application is selected: a 30-45mn introductory interview with our Talent Acquisition Team

Interview with the hiring manager + case study with MS Excel

Your unique strengths align perfectly with our team: we are thrilled to extend you an offer

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.