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Intern Commercial Strategy & Planning (all genders)

Zalando
Germanyfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Mar 2025

About the role

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As the intern within Commercial Strategy and Planning team you will be part of the ZMS Commercial Excellence business unit. You will support the team that owns the creation of the commercial strategy and yearly strategic Operational Plan in collaboration with the PMO, senior stakeholders, central strategy teams as well as commercial planning teams from other Zalando business units. Together with the team you will play a key role in ZMS topline budget creation and updates, as well as bring excellence, business acumen, and data-driven narratives to the commercial business reviews process.

ZMS Commercial Strategy and Planning team is a key function harmonizing different strategic elements such as strategy, budget, and key commercial projects and ensuring in-scope and timely execution throughout the year.  

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

  • Support project manager and senior strategist on the project execution - ensuring project status is updated in Asana, all relevant deliverables are stored in the right place and are up to date (concept papers, project plans, steerCo notes, etc.)

  • Regular check-ins with project owners to identify blockers and needed support

  • Communication around the Operational Plan: monthly reporting and newsletter

  • Support with the budget analysis and other KPIs for the regular business review meetings

  • Support with the desk research on required topics related to Strategy, Budget, OP

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

  • Currently enrolled or graduated in engineering, business administration, economics or other analytical studies (e.g. mathematics).

  • Strong interest in e-commerce, project management and analytics

  • Strong skills in excel, data analysis

  • Structured and concise 

  • Knowledge of tools like Salesforce or MicroStrategy  is a huge plus

  • Business-minded, analytical and eager to learn, fluency in English, both written and verbal

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 full-time paid internship for 6 months, starting asap

Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

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