Commercial Working Student

Picnic Technologies; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Picnic Tech Academy

Lunch & Learn sessions

Language courses

Job summary

Picnic Technologies is looking for a Commercial Working Student to support the Commercial team in shaping our product assortment and delivering customer value.

You'll collaborate with category managers, suppliers and creatives, analyze assortment strategies, support product tastings and sourcing, and help identify new international opportunities, all while learning by doing in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Last year of your Bachelor (HBO/WO) or Master (WO).
• Education in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing or similar.
• Available for at least 6 months.
• Available a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Fluent in English; Dutch preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Exposure: collaborate with category managers, suppliers, buyers and creatives.
• Assortment Analysis: support data-driven assortment strategies tailored to customers.
• Product Development Support: assist tastings and sourcing efforts for top-quality items at best prices.
• International Sourcing: work with international partners to identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Hands-On Experience: gain practical experience in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Skills

Curious mindset

Independent

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor/Master student in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing or similar

Job description

In this role, you’ll be supporting the Commercial team responsible for shaping the product assortment that puts a smile on our customers’ faces. As a Commercial Working Student, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute in one of several of our core teams.

Tricks of the trade

Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaborate closely with category managers, suppliers, buyers, and creatives to gain a well-rounded view of the Commercial team and how different functions work together.

Assortment Analysis: Support in analyzing assortment strategies to help ensure our product range is data-driven, relevant, and tailored to customer needs.

Product Development Support: Assist in product tastings and sourcing efforts to contribute to the selection of top-quality items at the best prices.

International Sourcing: Work with international partners and teams to help identify new sourcing opportunities and support cross-border collaboration.

Hands-On Experience: Get practical experience in a fast-paced, data-driven environment where ownership, curiosity, and learning by doing are key.

Your superpowers

Student in the last year of your Bachelor (HBO or WO) or Master (WO)

Education in a relevant field; Business Administration, Economics, Marketing or similar

Available for at least 6 months

Available a minimum of 3 days p/w

Curious, independent, detail-oriented with a proactive mindset

Fluent in English and preferably in Dutch

Picnic Perks

Every expert was once a beginner! You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.

Recruitment Process

1. CV screening
2. Online assessment
3. Phone screening
4. Interviews
5. Closing interview
6. Offer

Commitment to equal opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law. At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.

Our Mentality

At Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner’s mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end-to-end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long-term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before!

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service, but in a modern, sustainable way. And we’re the only ones in the world doing it all by ourselves. From our fully automated fulfillment centre to delivery algorithms and marketing campaigns: we do it all in-house. Our team consists of 85+ nationalities and we’re always looking for new talent. Ready for the ride?