Facility Management Intern

Karl Lagerfeld; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 5,580 - 8,928; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development courses

Brand discounts

Bonus holidays

Exclusive sample sales

Job summary

A prominent fashion brand is seeking a Facility Management Intern in Amsterdam. This role involves supporting front office operations, ensuring quality service for employees and visitors. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion and be available for a minimum of 6 months. Opportunities for learning and development, along with brand discounts, are included in the internship.

Qualifications

• Preferred studies in fashion, retail or business.
• Experience in hospitality or logistics is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Handle reception and greet guests.
• Answer and forward telephone calls.
• Process daily mail and order office supplies.
• Maintain a tidy and organized office environment.

Skills

Fluent in English

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Business or fashion-related studies preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

About the Brand

Karl Lagerfeld is driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.” Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.

We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.

Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 50 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.

Women’s & Men’s ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.

We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.

We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.

Purpose of the Role

Are you interested in the world of fashion and would you like to kickstart your career in an iconic fashion brand? This might just be the job for you! We are hiring a Facility Management Intern at the KARL LAGERFELD headquarters in Amsterdam. In this role, you will support the day to day running of Karl Lagerfeld’s front office to ensure high quality and service to the Karl Lagerfeld employees, visitors and customers. You will report directly to the Facility Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling reception, meeting and greeting guests
• Telephone: answer and forward calls, take messages
• Mail: order couriers, process daily mail (incoming/outgoing)
• Physical tasks, assisting moving boxes, office furniture
• Order office supplies and necessities e.g. stationery, coffee, catering for meetings
• Responsible for a workable office environment; keeping the office tidy, organized and safe by doing regular inspection rounds

Skills, Education, and Experience

• Fashion, retail or business-related studies preferred, but not necessary
• Hospitality, logistics, stock inventory management
• Language: fluent in English, both verbal and written
• An eye for details and consistency
• Familiar with MS Office/Excel

The Profile

• Able to work independently as well as in a team
• Interest & passion for the fashion industry
• Flexibility, adaptability and a positive "can-do" attitude are a must
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Available for a minimum of 6 months

Please note that we can only consider your application if you are enrolled for the full duration of your internship at your school or university.

Why #TEAMKARL?

• Learning and development courses/training
• Opportunity to make an impact
• Bonus holidays
• Working in the heart of Amsterdam
• Brand discounts
• And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL

The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL.

At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.