Intern – Category Management

Ready to become part of the most important mission on this planet? We are pioneers in the sustainable reuse of electronics and media. and we are looking for you! Our mission: to make circular living accessible to all, one transaction at a time. By giving products a second chance, we reduce resource consumption and avoid unnecessary e-waste.

Our team of 600 comes from all corners of the world; we drive things forward collaboratively, take personal responsibility, value positive critical thinking, and persistently serve our customers and planet.

We are currently seeking for a motivated and analytical intern to join our dynamic Consumer Electronics team for a 6 month internship. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Category Management, where your passion for numbers and problem-solving will directly impact our success. If you’re ready to immerse yourself in a flexible, open-minded environment and contribute meaningfully to the team, we encourage you to apply and grow with us. You’ll play a pivotal role in helping us meet our objectives, while gaining invaluable professional experience.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Category Management Intern, you will work closely with our Category Managers and B2B Sourcing Managers to support key operational activities within the Consumer Electronics team. This role offers exposure to a wide range of tasks that influence product sourcing, pricing, and merchandising.

• Support category management functions including sales and purchases tracking, data analysis, inventory managements, and pricing optimization.

• Serve as a liaison between various teams (Marketing, Content Management, Operations, Tech) to ensure smooth collaboration

• Analyze sales and inventory data to uncover trends, identify opportunities, and propose actionable improvements.

• Assist in preparing reports and data insights to support decision-making processes.

What You Will Learn:

• Category Management Insights – Gain a practical understanding of Category Management processes, including how to manage and optimize a variety of Consumer Electronics categories, from sourcing to pricing to marketing.

• Project & initiative support - Help with exciting projects and initiatives from planning to execution, collaborating closely with marketing, B2B, and cross-functional teams. Make sure everyone is on the same page and track progress effectively.

• Strategic analysis & reporting – Dive into sales data analytics and check out what competitors are up to by performing market and competitor research. Create reports and presentations to present your findings. Support implementing new tools & data bases - you will be part of making our processes even better.

• Best Practices in Pricing, Purchasing, and Operational Efficiency – Learn about industry-leading approaches to pricing strategies, purchasing processes, and driving operational efficiencies to maximize profitability.

• Sustainable Business Operations – Get exposure to the growing importance of sustainability within business operations, learning how companies integrate sustainable practices into day-to-day processes and long-term strategies.

• Must be a student (Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance or similar) based in Berlin with internship as part of course curriculum

• Basic knowledge of Excel/ Google sheets required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Very good English speaking and writing skills

• Another European language fluency (ex. German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch) would be a plus

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, can work autonomously

• Passionate about sustainability and reducing electronic waste

Location:

• Berlin  (We expect the intern to be in office at-least 2 days in a week)

• Hybrid model

Purpose, a great company culture and incredible benefits - what to expect at rebuy:

• Work with a friendly team that is passionate about circularity and wants to make the world a little more sustainable, one transaction at a time.

• Feel comfortable in an environment where independence and new ideas are welcome.

• Benefit from flat hierarchies and the greatest possible transparency so that things don't take longer than they have to and you always feel well informed.

• Enjoy our centrally located office in Berlin (Erkelenzdamm 11 - 13, 10999 Berlin).

• Benefit from our family-friendly, flexible environment and paid child sick leave.

• Bring your dog to the office: we love animals and want to cuddle yours, too!

• Use employee discounts on rebuy.de, sustainable products at Futurebens, offers for sustainable micro-mobility and massages directly in our office.

• Have fun at our legendary team and company events.

• Use our mental health offers as part of a cooperation with Nilo health.

• Take care of your work-life balance with 20 vacation days.

*At rebuy all people are welcome and supported! We would like to talk, regardless of age, disability, national and social origin, skin color, religion, gender identity and sexual orientation. Just be who you are.