Working Student - Market Research (all genders)

As a Working Student - Market Research at zooplus, you will play a vital role in driving insights through data by monitoring market trends and evaluating competitor activities. Additionally, you'll support the Sales Administration team, collaborating across various departments to enhance sales growth and operational efficiency.

To be eligible for the Working Student - Market Research position at zooplus, candidates must be enrolled in a relevant major such as Business, Marketing, or Analytics. Additionally, proficiency in SQL and availability to work 20 hours per week for at least one year are required.

In the Working Student - Market Research position, your contributions to the Central Sales Operations team at zooplus will be instrumental in providing valuable insights that enable strategic decision-making. By conducting thorough market analysis and competitor evaluation, you'll help the team streamline sales strategies and drive operational efficiency.

As a Working Student at zooplus, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, such as a 20% discount in our shop, participation in team events, and corporate rates at a local gym chain. Additionally, you will gain invaluable work experience and the opportunity to collaborate with international professionals in a hybrid work environment.

The work culture at zooplus is dynamic and inclusive, emphasizing collaboration and innovation. Working Students are treated as valued team members, contributing to ongoing projects while gaining practical experience in a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

When answering this question, be sure to discuss any relevant academic coursework, previous internships, or projects that involved market research. Highlight your analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights, demonstrating how you can contribute effectively to the zooplus team.

In your response, mention specific tools like SQL, Excel, or any analytics software you’ve used in your studies or previous roles. Emphasize your familiarity with data interpretation and how you can apply these methods at zooplus to track market trends.

Share your approach to time management, possibly discussing techniques like prioritization frameworks or task lists. Provide an example of a time you successfully managed competing deadlines, demonstrating your ability to stay organized and focused in a fast-paced environment.

It's important to express your alignment with zooplus’s mission of creating joy for pets and their parents, and how the values of Care, Courage, Openness, and Simplicity resonate with you. Be genuine and discuss why you would be a great fit for their culture.

Give a specific instance where you analyzed a competitor, detailing the steps you took to gather information and insights. Highlight your analytical skills and what you learned from the evaluation, and how this experience prepares you for the role at zooplus.

Your answer should reflect your enthusiasm for working at zooplus. Focus on your passion for pets, the eCommerce industry, and how this opportunity aligns with your career goals while allowing you to gain relevant experience.

Discuss your openness to feedback, emphasizing that you see it as an opportunity for growth. Provide an example of how you've used feedback in the past to improve your performance or skills, which reflects positively on your readiness for a role at zooplus.

Outline specific strategies such as improved communication or streamlined processes that could enhance the productivity of the sales administration team. Explain how your skills and experiences can help implement these strategies effectively at zooplus.

Share methods you regularly use to stay informed about industry news, such as following relevant publications, blogs, or engaging in market analysis tools. Demonstrate your proactive nature and genuine interest in the pet industry.

Convey your desire to gain practical experience, develop your analytical skills, and contribute to zooplus’s mission. Discuss specific skills you want to learn or projects you’d like to be involved in, showing your commitment to growing within the company.