Assistant Merchandiser Apprentice (M/F)

About the role

You will support the Senior Merchandiser and Collection Director in driving merchandising initiatives and market growth. This apprenticeship offers hands‑on experience in performance analysis, product strategy implementation, and cross‑functional collaboration within a sports‑focused apparel environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in performance analysis of collections (sell‑in, sell‑out, pricing, tiering).
• Define and monitor KPIs against growth targets.
• Support SKU planning and collection definition together with product managers.
• Consolidate forecasts and RID in partnership with supply and finance teams.
• Act as the liaison between global product strategy and regional markets, communicating needs and feedback.
• Develop assortment guidelines for each region, considering consumer specifics and budget constraints.
• Collaborate with sales teams to address channel‑specific requirements.
• Prepare collection presentation tools such as boards and PowerPoint decks for key milestones.

Required profile

• Enrolled in an MBA, BBA, fashion school, business school, engineering school or university program.
• Reliable, curious, organized and a strong team player.
• Highly adaptable to new environments and change.
• Interest in apparel, product trends and sports.
• Fluent in English; French proficiency is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

What we offer

• Practical experience in a fast‑moving fashion and sports apparel environment.
• Mentorship from senior merchandising professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to real‑world product strategy and market roll‑outs.