Intern Strategic Planning MEA

Company Name: Calvin Klein
Location: Netherland

About The Company

PVH Corp. is one of the largest apparel companies in the world. With a history going back over 135 years, PVH excels at growing brands and businesses with rich American heritages.

PVH Corp. is a $9.7 billion global company with over 38,000 associates operating across 40 countries. PVH owns and markets the iconic CALVIN KLEIN, TOMMY HILFIGER, Van Heusen, IZOD, ARROW, Speedo*, Warner’s, Olga and Geoffrey Beene brands, as well as the digital-centric True & Co. intimates brand, and markets a variety of goods under these, and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands.

PVH Europe is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein. The company is founded on a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that’s fuelled by passion, creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit.

The MEA+NL organization is one of the most dynamic organizations within PVH. We are responsible for developing the PVH brands (Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein) in the emerging markets (Middle East, Africa, South East Europe) and in the Netherlands. Our business approach is multifaceted in order to optimize the positioning of PVH in our markets.

The team working for this region must be able to manage and build relationships with our partners across various cultures and backgrounds, and enjoy a fast paced and dynamic work environment.

Project Description

During your internship, you will be given a super interesting and challenging project: Expansion Strategy to Africa. You will have complete responsibility and independence to work on you project, while the team will of course offer you all the guidance and support you need! Key responsibilities for you will be the following:

Deep dive research on African continents macroeconomic landscape, including sales channel opportunities & profitability 

Assess current players in the market, and identify potential partners for engagement

Research competition & retail landscape, providing in depth analysis to provide guidance for key strategic recommendations

Develop analysis for directing Divisional strategic planning (key market drivers), including country/region specific recommendations on divisional/product focus. 

Develop internal and external strategic presentations

Coordinate internal stakeholder engagement, tracking respective actions and deadlines 

Initiate engagement plan with internal divisions, including identifying roles, responsibilities, & processes 

Develop KPI matrix to ensure successful project roll-out

Review and manage Risk Management Matrix 

Maintain Business Plan and Financial roll-out summary

Assist Commercial team with ad hoc Africa Expansion reporting

Requirements

• It is mandatory that you are still enrolled in a university or school program at the start date of the internship. Please note this is not a thesis-oriented internship but more to gain experience in a global work environment.
• The candidate must be eligible to work in the EU
• Start date: February 2020 ; Duration: 6 months
• For your application it is imperative to attach your CV and a document outlining your relevance for this internship opportunity (not your usual cover letter...think outside the box)
• We really value our interns, therefore we want to understand your learning objectives. Please outline this in your document
• You have good knowledge & computer skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint & Word
• You enjoy doing research and have previous experience with it
• You are highly organized with the ability to plan according to priority and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• You have strong communication skills and critical thinking
• You have flexible attitude and strong work ethics
• You have good understanding of PVH DNA and brand awareness
• It is preferred if you have African experience
• You are willing to learn and push your boundaries

PVH behavioural competences

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Be bold, Make the Impossible Possible, Drive Innovation, Drive sustainable growth, Be proactive, Embrace change
• Quality: Prioritize our product, Build positive & long-term working relationships, Be customer and consumer centric, Be detailed
• Ownership: Be accountable, Seek solutions, Be resourceful, Be responsible
• Collaboration: Think & act within the matrix, Lead by example, Be clear, Inspire & empower others, Build global networks
• Respect: Be inclusive, Support diversity, Be open-minded, Foster trust, Have a positive impact on people and the environment

What we offer

• An international environment which respects diversity, equality and individuality
• A culture of development, offering training and learning opportunities
• A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus, complete with our very own People’s Place Gym and a People’s Place café
• A chance to unwind with weekly social activities
• To top it all off, you will be working in an organization that encourages an entrepreneurial mindset, employees that are driven, solution oriented and value a collaborative culture!

• Seniority level

  Internship

• Employment type

  Internship

• Job function

  EducationTraining

• Industries

  Apparel & FashionStaffing and RecruitingRetail