Category Management Internship (m/f/d)
Otto Group · Hamburg · €1,300–€2,266/month (stated in the posting)
Our team is dedicated to consistently developing OTTO’s Beauty & Essentials product lineup from the customer’s perspective. We analyze customer needs, search and purchasing behavior, as well as market and performance data, to identify relevant trends and product line potential early on. From this, we derive concrete measures to create an attractive, needs-based product offering and shape our business models.
You’ll work at the intersection of Category Management, suppliers, brands, and our colleagues in Marketing, Availability Management, Data Management, and Pricing, and you’ll help us further develop AI-powered solutions for all aspects of our business. With your curiosity about our product assortments, customers, and new technologies alike, you’ll actively help us provide the best possible offerings to our customers every day.
Many people talk about “working from home”—we call it “hybrid or mobile work”: You can work remotely for up to 50% of your monthly working hours. Our teamsdecidetogether with their manager how to balance time spent on-site with mobile work.
Dein Impact- You’ll gain comprehensive insights into the planning and management of a category with regard to product assortment and cross-channel marketing
- You’ll independently manage a work package, with a focus on product assortment analysis, content maintenance, and ensuring products are listed online on Otto.de in a timely manner
- You’ll gain a comprehensive, cross-category perspective through interdisciplinary collaboration with our neighboring teams in marketing, availability management, and pricing, and you’ll become familiar with all relevant day-to-day tasks
- You’ll support cross-functional projects with internal and external partners.
- Not sure if this internship is right for you? – We’d be happy to put you in touch with Johanna Lork from the team.
Must-have:
- You’re a currently enrolled student or are taking a gap year between your bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and you’re available to help us for 6 months starting immediately.
- You’re passionate about beauty, fashion, and e-commerce.
- You have a “hands-on” mindset and are eager to take on operational tasks.
- In a complex business environment, you respond flexibly to a variety of tasks and take them on independently.
- You have strong analytical skills and excellent MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.
- You enjoy collaborating with your team and external suppliers and love learning new things.
- You naturally use AI tools for tasks and processes in your field.
- Your language proficiency: German C1 (professional-level proficiency) and EnglishC1 (professional-level proficiency).
Nice-to-have:
- You have some practical experience in the e-commerce/fashion industry.
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Professional &PersonalDevelopment
Professional development opportunities such as the OTTO Academy, digital learning platforms(including Masterplan), mentoring,job shadowing, an open feedback culture, career guidance programs, collaboration on thesis projects, dedicated advisors, and direct points of contact in HR
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Culture & Collaboration
Students@OTTO Community & Networks, coworking & social spaces, leadership on an equal footing, flat hierarchies, independent & self-directed work, regular employee surveys, Leading Principles, free hot beverages, and a diverse selection of food options—including vegan choices
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Compensation&Benefits
Attractive compensation (€1,300–€2,266), 15%employee discount(on OTTO products) as well as numerous benefits & employee perks (e.g., events, travel), 30 vacation days per year, basic technical equipment
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Students@OTTOOnboarding
One-weekonboarding programforstudentsconsisting of: a welcome session, keynote talks, a get-together, and a discussion with the executive board
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Work-Life Balance
Hybrid work model with up to 50% remote work per month,flexible working hours (flex time), 37.5-hour workweek
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Health& Well-being
Mindfulness and stress management courses, occupational health and psychosocial counseling
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Mobility
Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket,free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, StadtRAD bike-sharing stations
& many morebenefits!