Intern Business Development People (m/f/d)

Westwing; München; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Munich

Dog-friendly office

4 office days per week option

30 days paid holiday

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Westwing, Europe’s leading home and living brand, is seeking an Intern in Business Development People to shape strategic priorities in People & Culture. Based in Munich, you will work on analytical and operational HR tasks from day one alongside Executives in a dynamic team.

You will support HR projects, help design processes, create documentation and KPI insights, and prepare communications for stakeholders. Fluency in German and English is required; MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, management, psychology, or comparable course of study.
• Initial practical experience in the form of internships is desirable.
• Very good MS Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on current HR projects and take on responsibility for sub-projects (e.g., facilitating training, creating process documentation, organising events).
• Participate in the identification, implementation, optimisation, and standardisation of HR processes (e.g., global workflow improvements, change management).
• Create communication materials (e.g., preparation of presentations and guidance documents) for different stakeholders, including senior visibility.
• Support with the creation and monitoring of relevant HR KPIs and deriving insights.
• Assist with ad-hoc requests (analyses and reports) as well as trend research to stay on top of the current HR developments.

Skills

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

German & English

Education

Degree in business administration or related

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM

As an Intern Business Development People, you will help to shape and drive our strategic priorities in People & Culture, as well as identify and implement key improvement initiatives in strong alignment with our Chief People Officer. You will work on analytical and operational tasks while taking on responsibility from day one. This opportunity offers a steep development curve, where you can work closely with our Executives and a highly skilled, dynamic, and diverse team. This position is limited to 6 months and based in Munich.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborate on current HR projects and take on responsibility for sub-projects (e.g., facilitating training, creating process documentation, organising events)
• Participate in the identification, implementation, optimisation, and standardisation of HR processes (e.g., global workflow improvements, change management)
• Create communication materials (e.g., preparation of presentations and guidance documents) for different stakeholders, including senior visibility
• Support with the creation and monitoring of relevant HR KPIs and deriving insights
• Assist with ad-hoc requests (analyses and reports) as well as trend research to stay on top of the current HR developments

YOU COME WITH

• Degree in business administration, management, psychology, or comparable course of study
• Initial practical experience in the form of internships is desirable
• Very good MS Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Quick comprehension and analytical thinking skills
• Independent, responsible, and structured as well as goal-oriented way of working
• Fluency in German and English, both 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.

• 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
• In-Office Culture: 4 office days per week (Mon-Thu) dedicated to fast decision-making, high-impact collaboration, and strong team connections
• 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), and 20% Family & Friends discount on Westwing Collection, 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 507 million in 2025. 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 People & Culture