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Working Student Category Management - Accessories & Specialties (all genders)

CompanyZalando
LocationBerlin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves providing operational support to the category management team by managing orders and assisting with collection development. You will also perform product-based analysis to support commercial strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams like planning and logistics.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
12638
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Welcome to Zalando. Here’s some key info about us: Our position and vision: - We’re Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle. - Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to more than 50 million active customers in 25 markets; offering clothes, footwear, accessories, and beauty. - We're building the ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle ecommerce. Our offering: - Our assortment of international brands ranges from world-famous names to local labels - Our platform is a one-stop fashion destination for inspiration, innovation, and interaction - As Europe’s most fashionable tech company, we work hard to find digital solutions for every aspect of the fashion journey: for our customers, partners, and friends of our brand. - Our logistics network with 12 centrally located fulfillment centers allows us to efficiently serve our customers throughout Europe, supported by warehouses in Italy, France, Poland, and Sweden with a focus on local customer needs. Our beliefs: - Our ambition is to combine our passion for self-expression through fashion with our unwavering commitments to sustainability and D&I - We promote an inclusive corporate culture that welcomes different perspectives and brings together people from diverse backgrounds. We want to ensure a non-discriminatory and supportive working environment for each of our employees to thrive. It’s a journey that all teams are on together, centered around the values we uphold. - We believe that our integration of fashion, operations, and online technology gives us the capability to deliver a compelling value proposition to both our customers and fashion brand partners.
About the Role

THE ROLE & THE TEAM



Zalando is Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, connecting over 60 million active customers across more than 29 markets. We are looking for a motivated Intern Category Management to join our team and help us curate the perfect fashion and lifestyle selection. This is an opportunity to learn the ropes of e-commerce buying in a fast-paced, international environment.



WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)



  • Operational Support: Assist the Category Management team with daily tasks, including creating, maintaining, and managing orders within our buying software.
  • Collection Support: Leverage your eye for trends to research the European market. Support the team during various stages of the collection development process.
  • Data & Analysis: Help prepare product-based analysis to support trading decisions and commercial strategies.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Planning, Design, Sourcing and Logistics to ensure our products are available and promoted effectively.



WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF



  • You are currently studying in Germany in Business, Economics, Fashion Management, or a related field.
  • You have a passion for numbers combined with a strong understanding of trends.
  • You are proactive, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • You are proficient in MS Office and Google Tools.
  • You are eager to learn about the end-to-end e-commerce process.



OUR OFFER



  • The unique chance to be part of a market-leading company giving you the opportunity to learn and grow.
  • A fast-moving and agile working environment where you’ll never face boredom.
  • A highly motivated, international team with colleagues who will both inspire and support you.
  • Training and further development opportunities to expand your skills and help you on your way.
  • A corporate culture that allows you to make judgments based on your work results, not on the way you look – our motto: Every day is casual Friday.
  • A part-time paid working student contract for 12 months, starting asap.



INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN



If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!


At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.


We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.


We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.


Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion


Key Skills
Category managementE-commerceTrend analysisData analysisMS OfficeGoogle ToolsBuyingCommercial strategyMarket researchCross-functional collaboration
Categories
RetailManagement & LeadershipData & AnalyticsLogistics
Benefits
Training and development opportunitiesInternational team environmentCasual dress codePaid working student contract