THE ROLE & THE TEAM
Our Buying teams are at the heart of Zalando’s fashion ecosystem, responsible for spotting the latest trends and ensuring we have the right product mix for our 50+ million active customers. As an Intern in Buying, you will support our buyers in managing brand relationships, preparing for seasonal high-points, and ensuring our assortment is both inspiring and commercially successful.
Find out more about our Fashion and Buying teams: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/what-we-do/fashion-and-buying
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 pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – 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
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Support the Buying Process: Assist your team in the end-to-end seasonal buying process, from trend research and order placement and trading analysis.
Maintain Brand Relationships: Act as a reliable point of contact for our brand partners, ensuring smooth communication and efficient sample management.
Data-Driven Assortment Management: Support the preparation of seasonal trading analysis and reports to help optimize our assortment and drive commercial impact.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Merchandising, Marketing, and Content teams to ensure our products are showcased effectively on the Zalando platform.
Operational Excellence: Take ownership of administrative tasks, including order raising, line sheet management, sample tracking and campaign briefings.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
Passion for Fashion & Trends: You have a keen eye for current Premium fashion trends and a genuine interest in the e-commerce industry.
Analytical Mindset: You enjoy working with numbers and possess a basic understanding of retail KPIs to help drive data-informed decisions.
Communication Skills: You are a proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can build strong relationships.
Organization & Detail-Oriented: You have a structured way of working and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without losing sight of the details.
Language Proficiency: You are fluent in English (our corporate language).
Educational Context: You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Business, Fashion Management, or a related field with full-time working hour availability, or are a graduate looking to expand experience at this level.
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week and 2 days minimum in our Berlin office.
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
