INTERNSHIP – Product Line Manager Performance Footwear M/W/X

Company Description

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

 

Job Description

• What if you could help shape the next generation of Salomon performance footwear?
• Are you ready to turn consumer insights, market trends and your passion for sport into products people will want to wear?
• What if your next 6 months took you from market insights to product creation at Salomon’s global HQ?

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We are looking for our future Assistant performance footwear product line manager M/W to support the development and organization of the performance footwear category (Travel could be expected).

 

Your missions will be: 

1. Assist in the product creation process within its lifecycle: 

• Help prepare concise product briefs that represent consumers’ needs, market opportunity, and logical product line organization 

• Ensure product benefits and specifications align with their brief throughout prototype and development process  

• Contribute to seasonal color brief across performance footwear range 

• Participate in design validation of KFPs and concept models 

• Contribute to the copywriting of products 

• Model creation and management in development and e-commerce software 

2. Gather insights to help shape future products:

• Report insights from various market sources such as media, product sessions, focus groups, competitions, events, etc. 

• Analyze effectiveness of Salomon brand activations and product launches in target consumer geographies 

• Analyze market trends, activations and product launches in performance running and fashion relevant to our product strategy  

• Analyze prior season performance across categories and regions globally 

• Assist in briefing product articles given correlating regional forecasts and market benchmarks 

• Prepare of competitor and market landscape analysis as it relates to marketing campaign strategy and product 

3. Assist in cross-functional tasks throughout product lifecycle:

• Contribute to the creation internal marketing and product technical sheets 

• Presentation of business updates and product marketing material  

• Management of sample tracking and cross-functional management of samples for key gates and events  

• Ensure cross-functional alignment on software and processes throughout key gates 

• Bring feedback and market perspective on product reviews in key development gates 

• Facilitation of smooth execution during brand activations and events 

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What we offer:

• Development of marketing and communication skills 

• Understanding the stake in sales and merchandising in the Performance Footwear Category 

• An immersion at a leading footwear brand global HQ 

• Regular feedback to provide continued growth and development 

• Understanding of the complete product lifecycle and its key gates 

 

Projects could also lead to specific missions linked to adjacent functions.

Qualifications

Your skills: 

• Education: Business school or similar specialization in Marketing/Sales at master’s Level 

• Specific Skills: 

• An internship or experience in the field of product management, sales, business analyst and/or a sporting environment would be a bonus 

• Understanding of the performance footwear market, consumers & communities 

• Organized, proactive, creative team worker and ability to work in fast/dynamic environments 

• Language(s): Excellent standard of English is a must, good standard of French is a plus 

• IT Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Pack (Excel and PowerPoint mainly) 

• Driving license: essential 

Additional Information

Duration: 6 months

Starting date: January 2027

Location: Annecy, France

Contract type:

An internship agreement (convention de stage) from your school or university is required, and your internship must be part of your study programme. Agreements not backed by active enrolment cannot be accepted.

 

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Working conditions:

 

• Remote work possible after your first month.
• Flexible hours: arrive between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. with a flexible end to the day, so you can balance your weeks at school and in the company.
• Accessible workplace: dedicated parking spaces for people with disabilities, workstation and furniture adjustments as needed.

 

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Administrative conditions:

This internship is covered by a tripartite training agreement (convention de stage) between you, your school, and the company. Applicants who are EU nationals can apply without any specific formality. Applicants from outside the EU must hold, as of the start date, a valid residence permit or visa authorising them to complete a school-sanctioned internship in France.

 

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Diversity and inclusion:

Add a "Diversity and inclusion" section (Campus).

Diversity is one of Salomon's five core values. We review every application against the same criteria, based solely on skills and motivation, regardless of gender, background, age, disability, orientation, or beliefs.

Our recruitment process and our work environment are designed to be accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process or in the role, just let us know and we will find the right solution together. Our company also has a dedicated disability officer.

 

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Recruitment process:

Here's what to expect once you apply:

• Application review: a recruiter reviews your CV and application to assess the fit with the role and shortlists the candidates to contact.
• Phone pre-qualification: a first call to get to know you and talk through your expectations and the role.
• Manager interview: a meeting with your future manager to explore the position and your profile in more detail.
• Case study: a short practical exercise so you can put your skills into a real-world context.
• Offer: if it's a match on both sides, we make you an offer and prepare your arrival.

 

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Compensation:

At Salomon, internship allowances are broken down as follows: 

Internship allowances:

High school diploma to bachelor's degree: €700 gross

Master's degree: €950 gross

Doctorate: €1,200 gross

 

Housing allowance:

€300 housing assistance upon presentation of a lease agreement for a property located within 50 km of the head office and monthly receipts.

 

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Interested in this position? Don't wait, send us your CV. We can't wait to learn more about you!