About this role
JOIN OUR TEAM <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">As a <strong>Working Student </strong></span><strong style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-weight:600;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Category Management </strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">you will be supporting the Category Management team in handling the Westwing shop portfolio through new product selection and maintenance of the existing offering to secure business and meet sales targets. This position is <strong>permanent </strong></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">and based in </span><strong style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-weight:600;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Munich</strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">.</span> WHAT YOU'LL DO <ul style="border:0px solid;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;"><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;">Support product selection from new and existing premium and contemporary brands</span></li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;"><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;">Analyse category performance on a weekly and monthly basis</span></li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;"><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;">Conduct competitor research in target categories</span></li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;"><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;">Support assortment strategies within defined categories</span></li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;"><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;">Collaborate closely with experienced Category Managers and learn how to build a best-in-class assortment in Home & Living categories</span></li></ul> YOU COME WITH <ul><li style="font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enrolled on a Business Administration, Management, or equivalent degree programme</li><li style="font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Passion for Home & Living as well as a strong sense for products, trends, and aesthetics</li><li style="font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong analytical and communication skills combined with a structured working style, high motivation, and a keen curiosity for continuous learning</li><li style="font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Solid MS Office skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint</li><li style="font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent written and spoken language skills in English</li></ul> WHY WESTWING <span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it.</span><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;"><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></span><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living.<br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;"><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Here is what you can look forward to:<br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;"></span><ul style="border:0px solid;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">A flexible hybrid setup with ideally 3 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad - moving with purpose and care for the planet</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">One annual Social Impact Day to give back to a cause you care about - because being human is our true superpower</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:18px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Summer & Winter Parties to Oktoberfest</li></ul> ABOUT US <span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 507 million in 2025. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.</span><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;"><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:18px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:18px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></span><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.</span><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;"><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:18px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:18px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></span><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.</span> Department <div style="border:0px solid;margin:0px 0px 24px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;line-height:20px;width:195.961px;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><p style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Sales & Category Management</span></p></div>