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Internship Global Retail Merchandising & Buying

CompanyHUGO BOSS AG
LocationMetzingen
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support the development and optimization of global retail assortments across various brands and product categories. Analyze consumer and market data to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations for global stakeholders.
Internship Type
external
Company Size
16569
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
37 hours
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About The Company
At HUGO BOSS, we firmly believe that the passion and dedication of our employees is the essence for the successful execution of our “CLAIM 5 TOUCHDOWN” growth strategy. A strong commitment to empowering people and teams is therefore firmly anchored in “CLAIM 5 TOUCHDOWN”. In this context, our HUGO BOSS values — entrepreneurial spirit, personal ownership, team mentality, simplicity & quality, and youthful spirit — play a key role. They form the guiding principle for day-to-day cooperation and are intended to foster a spirit of mutual trust. The aim is to create an environment that enables all employees to develop their individual talents and thus directly contribute to the success of “CLAIM 5 TOUCHDOWN”. On top of that, HUGO BOSS intends to continue positioning itself as one of the most attractive employers in the fashion industry. This, in turn, should enable us to attract the best talents in the sector.
About the Role

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!

 

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

 

We are looking for an Intern (m/f/d) to join our Global Buying Retail Team from November 2026 for a period of 6 months.
If you are passionate about fashion, consumer trends, and retail, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of Fashion, Retail, Analytics, and Strategy. Support the development of global retail assortments across brands and product categories, collaborate with international stakeholders, and help shape outstanding customer experiences in markets around the world.


 

 

What you can expect:

  • Gain insights into the retail business across brands, product categories and distribution channels.
  • Analyze consumer, retail and market data to identify emerging product, fashion and lifestyle trends.
  • Derive insights from customer feedback, retail management feedback, buyer observations, CRM data and market intelligence to support future assortment decisions.
  • Consolidate regional retail product requirements and translate them into actionable recommendations for global stakeholders.
  • Participate in key collection and assortment meetings and gain exposure to the entire collection development journey.
  • Support the definition, optimization and implementation of global retail assortments across all product groups and wearing occasions.
  • Collaborate closely with international buying teams, Merchandise Planning, Brand Management and Marketing.
  • Take ownership of your own projects and actively contribute to the strategic development of the Global Retail business.

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Your profile:

  • You are currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Fashion Management or a comparable field of study.
  • You are passionate about Retail, Fashion, Consumer Trends and Brands.
  • You possess strong analytical skills and enjoy working with data to identify business opportunities.
  • You are confident working with Excel and PowerPoint and are eager to continuously develop your analytical toolkit.
  • You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • You enjoy working in an international and collaborative environment.
  • You are curious, proactive and highly motivated to take ownership and drive topics independently.
  • You have strong organizational and time management skills and are able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

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Your benefits:

  • We value your work: Receive an attractive salary and a mobility allowance / Deutschlandticket. 
  • Made for Me: Enjoy the freedom of our flexible working model. With 'Threedom of Work', spend 3 days in Metzingen and 2 days working remotely. 
  • High-performing people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym, a variety of sports activities and a 37-hour workweek. 
  • Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums. 
  • Does innovation drive you? Same for us! This passion is reflected in our modern workplaces and innovative tools. 
  • Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection, and human rights. As part of our commitment, we offer an environmentally friendly bus shuttle. 

 

We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person’s authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.

 

Key Skills
Retail MerchandisingBuyingData AnalysisMarket ResearchExcelPowerPointEnglish CommunicationTime ManagementProject OwnershipStrategic PlanningAssortment OptimizationStakeholder Collaboration
Categories
RetailData & AnalyticsMarketingManagement & LeadershipCreative & Media
Benefits
Attractive SalaryMobility AllowanceDeutschlandticketFlexible Working ModelEmployee GymSports ActivitiesShopping DiscountsArt Museum DiscountsModern WorkplacesEnvironmentally Friendly Bus Shuttle