Business Development & E-Commerce Intern (6 months)
Germany
Internship
2 hours ago
Key skills
ShopifyCommunicationSales
About this role
Role Overview
Support in managing existing retail partners and marketplace platforms
Assist in maintaining and updating product data (descriptions, images, specifications, EANs, prices, availability)
Support assortment and listing management on marketplaces (similar to the Amazon model)
Analyze sales data and sell-through figures per retailer/platform
Support communication with retail partners (product information, updates, new releases)
Contribute to optimizing product detail pages (PDPs) and brand presence on marketplaces
Research and identify new retail and B2B partners (online & brick-and-mortar, national and international)
Conduct structured outreach to potential retail partners (e.g., by email, LinkedIn, or phone) in close coordination
Assist in qualifying leads and preparing for initial meetings
Support preparation of presentations / line sheets / proposal packages for new partners
Requirements
You are currently enrolled in university or in comparable vocational training in business administration, commerce, e-commerce, marketing, retail management, or a related field
Interest in retail, marketplaces, platform economy, and the consumer goods industry
Basic understanding of retail structures, online marketplaces, and distribution models is a plus
Analytical thinking and a good sense for numbers, correlations, and trends
Structured, reliable, and independent working style
Willingness to treat wholesale & marketplaces as your own project and actively help shape it
Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken
Bonus: Initial experience with JTL-Wawi, Shopify, Tradebyte, Mirakl
Benefits
Insight into one of the most future-oriented areas of modern retail
Active involvement at the intersection of brand, retail, and platform economy
Opportunity to contribute your own ideas and take on responsibility
A small, committed team with short decision-making paths
Flexible working arrangements, attractive employee discounts, and an outdoor work environment
High learning potential in wholesale, marketplace strategies, retail & e-commerce
Fair compensation and the possibility of permanent hire