Partners Coordinator (M/W) - Internship

In short

The Partners Coordinator will assist & help Account Management Team in the management of all the Freeride World Tour Partners & Sponsors during the season. This includes some planification and coordination in pre-season through control of contract compliance, support & assistance to partners around their activations, projects and general needs. During the season, the team is defining partners programs on FWT events, assisting them in delivering on-site activations for their brands as well as managing Ski Test, Event Villages and Hospitality/Guest zones. Obviously, this also includes some unformal moments skiing and sharing drinks with our partners!

What the FWT

The Freeride World Tour (FWT) team is comprised of 20-25 young and passionate staff based near Lausanne, Switzerland. They work year-round to organize the five-stop Freeride World Tour circuit, which includes the well-known Xtreme Verbier event. Additionally, the team coordinates over 90 Qualifier events and 140 Junior events worldwide and oversees a global community of 10’000+ licensed riders.

This entails a lot of work and travel, but also means spending time at events (and occasionally sharing a drink) with the Freeride World Tour Family. This unique community includes over 120 people, including external staff, riders, and partners. Working with FWT is a life-changing experience that allows you to meet inspiring individuals and grow on both personal and professional levels.

The work environment is dynamic and occasionally disorganized but encourages proactivity and the sharing of new ideas regardless of position or background, all with a focus on the big picture in which everyone plays a crucial role. Micro- management and hierarchy are not part of our vocabulary, and the status quo gives us nightmares. Telework and flexible work arrangements are promoted, though physical teamwork is also emphasized as necessary for success.

Meet the Team

The partners coordinator will join the Account Management department. The main role of the team is to act as the contact point for all the Freeride World Tour partners & sponsors. With six worldwide stops, the FWT is recognized as the pinnacle of Competitive freeriding and is supported by internationally known brands, both generic and from the winter sports industry.

If you’re looking for an environment where ideas (not always the smartest) are flying around, and where you can participate in projects with a real impact, then this opportunity is for you! If you enjoy challenging the status quo and hearing “We’ve always done it this way” makes you jump out of your skin, even better!

The Freeride World Tour Account Management team is composed of one Head of Account Management, one Junior Account Manager and the Partners Coordinator. They work very closely with all the other departments (communication, operations, sport development) as well as external stakeholders in their mission of delivering value to the FWT partners.

Your Missions

The Partners Coordinator’s main mission is to help deliver high value to the FWT partners. This includes ensuring contract compliance through the production and monitoring of the branding share, which lists all partner visibility and deliverables per event, throughout the season. In addition, the Partners Coordinator will manage specific partner activations from planning to validation, and produce various informative documents for the partners, such as Visual & Event folders. Finally, various servicing and administrative tasks related to sponsors will be managed, such as ensuring smooth access to FWT content, overseeing the invoicing process, and supporting them in all their FWT-related projects and tasks.

In addition to partner management, the Partners Coordinator will manage important projects related to FWT Events:

Ski Test & Event Villages: The tasks related to this project include prospecting and sales to brands in the industry, as well as coordination with FWT partners who wish to set up a booth. Planning for the area prior to the event with the logistics team will also be required, such as gathering all the logistical needs from brands, such as booth size and electricity. Finally, the Partners Coordinator will handle on-site management of the zone and invoicing to brands after the event.

Partners Workshop: The FWT organises once a year a Partners Workshop, a 2-days event during which the whole FWT crew and all the partners gather for a pre-kick-off of the FWT season. This event is organised by the Account Management team and the Partners Coordinator will be in charge of coordinating the whole thing, including management of the program, booking of food & beverages, communication with partners & staff attending, on-site coordination.

Guest Management: Top management likes to invite people to FWT events to give them the ultimate experience. The Partners Coordinator will be responsible for making the link between guests and different FWT departments in order to ensure a smooth experience for them, including booking accommodations, ski passes, and accreditations.

Finally, the Partners Coordinator will be in charge of exhibitors prospection for the Verbier Bike Festival. This involves contacting and following up with all the brands to get them registered for the event, prospecting new brands from the industry, and regularly updating our contact list.

In summary, the candidate should be able to manage different projects at different levels in a very central department. This position involves close and important collaborations with many different stakeholders, including colleagues, partners, suppliers, guests, and brands from the industry, which brings a lot of variety to the tasks and missions.

Your story

·      Full French & English Professional Proficiency. Any other language is an asset.

·      Student / Graduate Degree in Business, Marketing, Tourism or Sport Management

·      Various work experiences at events/project management

·      Interest in Sports in general. To enjoy the great outdoors including winter sports

·      Proficient computer skills: Excel – Word – PP

·      Skills in the following software is an asset: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Notion, Mailchimp.

·      Autonomous and rigorous, solution oriented, remains composed under pressure.

·      Great communication, social skills & assertiveness to interact with various stakeholders.

·      Able to work well in a small team.

·      Willing to travel extensively during the winter season.

·      Recognizes and accepts that during events the demands can be 24×7.

What we offer ●      Base salary: CHF 1400.- / month. ●      Free ski wear and equipment (depending on availability). ●      Flexible work schedule and homeworking ●      Travel and phone costs are covered. ●      Work in a unique, entrepreneurial and creative environment where everyone makes a real difference. ●      On-site event experience at selected events Duration: ·      September 1st, 2025 to April 30th, 2026 Apply through this link: https://www.freerideworldtour.com/jobs-internships/