Internship Buying

Hunkemöller B.V.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 4,600 - 5,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Travel allowance

Staff discount

Company laptop

Company events

Job summary

Hunkemöller B.V. offers a transformative internship in Buying focusing on sample management, fittings preparation, and day-to-day buying activities.

You will collaborate closely with the Buying assistant and ecommerce team, gaining hands-on experience in sample handling, data preparation, and project coordination. The program includes an assigned buddy, a structured learning path, and a generous internship allowance plus travel support.

Qualifications

• Available for 5 months starting February 2027.
• Must be enrolled at school/university for full duration.
• EU citizen or eligible visa holder under Dutch law.

Responsibilities

• Sample management for incoming samples.
• Prepare documents and samples for weekly fittings.
• Assist with buying/ecommerce processes with the ecommerce team.
• Check bulk submissions.
• Work with SAP in the order system.
• Prepare data and product for business-critical meetings.
• General support of the Buying team.
• Support sample sale project management.

Skills

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English fluency

Commercial aptitude

Education

Student in Fashion/Retail

Tools

SAP

Job description

Internship Buying

What will you do?

• Sample management for all incoming samples
• Together with the Buying assistant responsible of preparing all documents and samples for weekly fittings
• Together with the Buying assistant responsible for all buying/ ecommerce processes, together with the ecommerce team
• Together with the Buying assistant responsible for checking bulk submissions
• Together with the Buying assistant responsible for different processes in our order system SAP
• Prepare data and product for business-critical meetings
• General support of the Buying team
• Together with the Buying assistant responsible for sample sale project management

About you!

Able to prioritize workload, have good organizational skills and a good eye for detail

Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with colleagues, suppliers and others at all levels

Highly motivated to learn and develop

A creative eye & Demonstration of a commercial aptitude

Fluent in English both written and verbal

Currently enrolled in a study, which is ideally Fashion/Retail/product related

Internship Expectations!

Working from Home. As this internship is highly operational and hands‑on, with a strong focus on sample management, fitting preparation, and supporting day‑to‑day buying activities, regular office presence is important. For the Buying team, we would like to set the expectation of one working‑from‑home day per week, depending on business and team requirements.

Full‑Time Commitment. We would also like to emphasize that this is a full‑time internship. Candidates should carefully consider the time commitment alongside their studies and ensure they can fully commit to the placement. We understand that school remains an important part of the internship, so we would like expectations around availability to be clear from the start.

Travel Commitment. Travel has also been a recurring topic during internships. We would like applicants, particularly those travelling from Rotterdam or other locations further from Hilversum, to carefully consider the commute before accepting the role. Regular office attendance is an important part of the learning experience and of supporting the team effectively.

What do we offer you?

The Best Internship in Retail (BIIR): Be a part of an exceptional internship program with 50 other fellow interns, filled with diverse learning opportunities such as Personal Branding and Business Innovation & Presenting trainings, the CEO Q&A, a Dragons’ Den, and so much more!

An Assigned Buddy: Personal coaching from your buddy to discover your potential, guide your growth and build your network, within an empowering, playful and inclusive work environment.

Work From Home (WFH) Policy: For 40‑hour internships, you are allowed to work from home up to 1 days per week, depending on the nature of your role. During onboarding, WFH days may vary to better support your learning and training.

• Internship Allowance: 450€ per month (gross) with 8+ holiday days (based on 40h/week).
• Travel Allowance: Max. 23€ per day (based on your travel distance), if you are not eligible for the free Student OV Chipcard.
• Additional Benefits: Access to 25% staff discount and a company laptop. Also, company gatherings like Townhalls and drinks.

Eligibility Criteria

For this internship, you need to be available for 5 months starting in February 2027. Please note that your application will only be considered if you are enrolled at a school or university for the full duration of the internship.

Additionally, to comply with Dutch law, one of the following must apply: You are an EU citizen, You are on a Family/Partner visa, or You are a non‑EU student studying in the Netherlands, and you meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) The internship is a mandatory part of your curriculum, OR (2) your university is willing to sign a third‑party agreement (Nuffic Agreement).

* Please be aware that not all our potential entry-level positions will meet the minimum salary required by the IND for sponsorship by Hunkemöller. Please refer to this website for more information: Required amounts income requirements | IND

After our team has reviewed your application, please be aware that you will be sent a link for a gamified personality assessment to your application email. Completing this assessment is essential to move forward with your candidacy, so please do not forget to check your email and spam folder in the meantime.

About Hunkemöller

Hunkemöller’s "Best Internship in Retail" is not just a chance to add a few lines to your CV or to complete a study module from school or university. It’s an opportunity to kick‑start your future career, as you will be joining the leading lingerie brand in Europe.

As a company that cares about employee development, we’re committed to our people and creating true brand ambassadors. Through our 'Together Tomorrow' initiative, we're focused on sustainability, diversity, and ethical practices. Whether in stores or at our HQ, you can be part of driving change and helping us achieve our ambitious goals! "Creating moments that matter, together".

Hunkemöller’s mission is to be a much loved, social and inclusive brand – powered by our people. We have over 900 stores in 15 countries and we are growing. Our plans to expand both in Europe and beyond provide exceptional opportunities for those with a passion for retail.

Indeed, passion is one of our six values: fun, inclusive, passionate, sexy, in‑touch and inspiring. These values drive all we do and together with our growing commitment to the well‑being of people, planet and communities, we are building a brand aligned to the demands of our global customers and those that work with us.

Our USPs are many however, at the heart of what makes us special is a commitment to World‑Class service, whatever the channel and wherever the store. This commitment extends to how we work with each other and creating a World‑Class working environment.

Hunkemöller is certified TOP EMPLOYER of the Netherlands (for the third time in a row) & Germany 2020, which underlines our people initiatives and achievements.