Working Student Vendor Management (All Genders)

Company Description

With over 25 years’ experience, plus the same enormous passion and ambition we had on day-one, we’re trailblazers in the pet e-commerce industry. Our solutions make over 12 million customers genuinely happier – and that’s something we really care about. We work together to continually adapt; embracing change and the challenges it brings so that we can keep doing better. Join us and discover a place where your potential meets your passion for pets. That’s the power of plus.

Job Description

Do you want to build something new and look for a challenging career? Are you adaptable, curious and persistent to achieve great results?

Help shape the future of Zooplus! As a Working Student in Vendor Management Non-Food, you will support the team in managing international brand partners, analyzing assortments, and driving growth initiatives. You will work in a data-driven environment, coordinate operational processes, and contribute to continuously improving the accessories portfolio for our customers. This role is ideal for students with an interest in e-commerce, vendor management, and analytical work.

• Support the development of a curated assortment, bundles, and pre-launches for branded accessories in collaboration with senior team members.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and evaluation of promotions and vendor marketing activities.
• Assist in creating attractive product and vendor presentations, including local product content and brand storytelling.
• Support vendor management activities, including preparation of negotiations, analysis of payment terms, and cost structures.
• Conduct market, competitor, and assortment analyses to identify growth opportunities, customer acquisition, and retention potential.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Supply Chain, Content) to support scalable solutions for customer needs.
• Support the preparation of vendor plans, presentations, and internal documentation.
• Take ownership of smaller projects and support cross-functional initiatives while continuously developing your skills through feedback and learning.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student with at least 12 months of studies remaining (working towards a degree in Business. Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field)
• Self-motivated, high sense of ownership and autonomously taking responsibility for your tasks
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Good experience in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Fluency in English and German
• Available for working minimum 20 hours a week for at least one year

Ideally Existing

• Affinity to the pet industry
• Additional languages beside English and German is an advantage
• Experience in e-commerce companies is preferable
• Experience with CRM tools is a plus

Additional Information

Headquartered in Munich, with offices across Madrid, Krakow, Wroclaw, London and Vienna, we collaborate because we genuinely love working together - so you’ll be at the heart of an incredible, multinational team. We trust each other to get the job done, which means you’ll benefit from hybrid working, spending 60% of your time in the office and 40% at home.

A note on compensation: We believe in being transparent about salary ranges. The range shown reflects the full scope that the role can grow into over time, depending on experience, skills, and impact. Most offers are positioned around the midpoint of the range, ensuring a fair and consistent approach across our teams.

At zooplus, we believe in equal opportunity and support everyone to fulfil their potential. We recognise the power of listening and learning from each other and embrace diversity and inclusion of all.