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Working Student - Research eCommerce (m/f/d)

CompanyECDB | Global
LocationHamburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will support the data team by conducting research on e-commerce companies and systematically collecting data on online store characteristics. Additionally, you will perform desk research and prepare key figures to ensure high-quality data for the company's database.
Internship Type
working student
Company Size
61
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
ECDB provides e-commerce market intelligence based on billions of real transactions. By turning complex e-commerce data into clear insights, ECDB helps you understand markets, competitors, and revenue performance - across countries, categories, and leading players. Use ECDB to benchmark e-commerce sales, identify market opportunities, and monitor competitive dynamics. Gain a deeper understanding of how the e-commerce landscape is evolving and what that means for your business. Trusted by global e-commerce leaders such as Amazon, Zalando, Alibaba, and eBay - ECDB delivers e-commerce market intelligence based on billions of transactions.
About the Role

About us

ECDB GmbH is an e-commerce market intelligence provider founded in 2022. The company collects and analyzes worldwide e-commerce transaction data, enriched with comprehensive information on online retailers, countries, regions, and markets, to generate structured insights into the development of global digital commerce. Based on these data-driven analyses, ECDB enables companies to better understand market dynamics, benchmark performance against competitors, and support strategic decision-making within the international e-commerce landscape.

Tasks

As a Working Student (m/f/d) in the Data team, you will support us in research and quality assurance of data in the e-commerce sector. You will work closely with our team, taking on supportive tasks to efficiently provide high-quality data and ensure data accuracy.
  • Conducting research on companies in the e-commerce sector
  • Systematic data collection of characteristics of online stores (e.g. payment and delivery methods)
  • Open desk research and preparation of relevant key figures for our database

Requirements

  • Enrolled in a German university, majoring in Economics, Social Sciences, Politics, Sociology, Psychology, or a comparable field with at least one year remaining until graduation. Please state your expected end-of-study month and year in your CV
  • Independent and diligent work with a high degree of reliability
  • Basic understanding of e-commerce and general economic contexts
  • Practical MS Excel experience is a plus
  • Fluent in English, German language skills are a plus
  • Availability to work 15-20 hours/week, including 1-2 office days per week (home office is possible for the remaining days)
  • Located in Hamburg

Special requirements

The team

Benefits

  • A modern office in Hamburg's historic Speicherstadt with a unique and inspiring atmosphere
  • Flexible working hours that fit perfectly with your university schedule – including the option to work from home
  • The opportunity to work from abroad for up to one week per year
  • A steep learning curve and hands-on experience – take responsibility and actively shape your work
  • Short decision-making paths and a dynamic, collaborative environment without rigid hierarchies
  • Valuable practical experience and deep insights into data-driven analysis and strategic project work
  • Long-term career opportunities with the potential for a permanent role as our company continues to grow

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Key Skills
Data researchQuality assuranceData collectionMarket intelligenceE-commerce analysisMS ExcelEconomic researchData accuracyAnalytical skillsStrategic thinking
Categories
Data & AnalyticsScience & ResearchRetailConsulting
Benefits
Modern office in historic SpeicherstadtFlexible working hoursWork from home optionWork from abroad for up to one week per yearSteep learning curveHands-on experienceLong-term career opportunities