JOIN OUR TEAM
As Intern Store Expansion & Operational Excellence you will support the Store Overhead Leadership Team - including Store Expansion, Store Performance, and Operational Excellence - in their daily operational activities. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and deep insight into premium retail operations across multiple disciplines. You will work closely with a highly talented, dynamic and diverse team in Munich and across Germany. The position is limited to 6 months and based in Munich. The preferred start date is February.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Assist in preparing meetings, presentations, and project documentation for the Store Overhead Leadership team
- Support with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks and follow up on action points
- Maintain KPI dashboards and overviews
- Assist in research and benchmarking tasks to support strategic decisions
- Take ownership of smaller workstreams and projects (e.g. implementation of a Store Training Landscape)
- Support the planning and execution of new Store openings
- Help scan and research retail opportunities across Europe for new Store locations
- Leverage AI tools and digital solutions to improve efficiency in day-to-day project support
YOU COME WITH
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant university program such as business, retail management, real estate, or a related field
- Structured, proactive and hands-on working style in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams
- Analytical mindset with interest in retail, real estate or project management
- Detail-orientation with solid organisational and time-management skills
- Problem solving skills with a results-driven mindset
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Workspace
- Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
WHY WESTWING
If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it. At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living.
Here is what you can look forward to:
- A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration
- An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone
- A flexible hybrid setup with ideally 3 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen
- Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas
- 30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create
- A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect
- Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers
- Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care
- Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad - moving with purpose and care for the planet
- Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl
- One annual Social Impact Day to give back to a cause you care about - because being human is our true superpower
- Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Summer & Winter Parties to Oktoberfest
ABOUT US
Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 497 million in 2024. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.
Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.
Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.
Department
Business Development & Program Management
