Commercial Working Student

Magnet Me; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross hourly wage €16

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Travel reimbursement

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Picnic is seeking a Commercial Working Student to support the Trading, Promo, or Private Label teams. You will help shape product assortment, plan data-driven campaigns, and assist in developing private label items while collaborating with category managers, suppliers and designers.

You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, with ownership opportunities, and a proactive mindset encouraged.

Qualifications

• Student in at least 2nd year of bachelor (HBO or WO).
• Available for at least 6 months and for a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Fluent in English; Dutch preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Trading to optimize assortment and analyze performance data.
• Assist Promo team with planning and execution of campaigns.
• Contribute to Private Label development with suppliers and design teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with category managers, buyers and creatives.

Skills

Curious

Independent

Detail-oriented

Proactive mindset

English fluency

Dutch (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Economics, Marketing or similar

Job description

Join the Commercial Team at Picnic as a Working Student

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 three core teams: Trading, Promo, or Private Label - each offering a unique area of focus and impact.

Here’s what you can expect in each team:

Trading Team: You'll help manage and optimize our assortment by diving into assortment data, identifying growth opportunities, and supporting range decisions. You’ll work on performance analysis, price tracking, and margin improvement - directly contributing to the success of Picnic’s product offering.

Promo Team: You’ll support the planning and execution of smart, data-driven promotional campaigns. This includes analyzing past performance, preparing promo strategies, and helping bring creative ideas to life on our digital store. You'll work closely with marketing and commercial teams to make our offers both compelling and effective.

Private Label Team: You’ll be involved in the full development process of our private label products. Together with a passionate team, your goal will be to select the best products for the best prices and ensure they have standout packaging and branding. You’ll collaborate with category managers, suppliers, and design agencies to bring high-quality, well-designed products to life.

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 at least in 2nd year of bachelor (HBO or WO)
• Education in a relevant field; Business Administration, Economics, Marketing or similar
• Available for at least 6 months
• Available a minimum of 3 days per week
• 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.
• Make a difference You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place!
• Teamwork makes the dream work With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more!
• Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.
• Stay healthy Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials. There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing!
• Attractive package You’ll receive a gross hourly wage of €16, along with a laptop and phone to support your work. Travel costs can also be reimbursed, depending on your location.

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?

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.