eCommerce Intern – Start July 2026
This internship can only be given to students with residence in the Netherlands.
About the job
From our European Head office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, you will a member of eCommerce department.
We are seeking an individual with a strong interest in all things digital commerce. The E-commerce Intern will provide assistance to the E-commerce Team and primarily assist the E-commerce Content & Merchandising Specialist and the Digital Key-Account Manager. The digital accounts this internship will assist on are our own D2C site, Zalando and other Marketplaces.
They will provide support through various marketing and content enhancing tasks, as well as focus on improving the onsite consumer experience. Onsite merchandising, setting up the product catalog, inventory management in SAP, website checks, updating digital marketing assets, as well as providing general support to the E-commerce Team when necessary are a few of the tasks of this internship.
We’re looking for students who have a strong passion for: creating their own opportunities, seeking innovative solutions, and caring for the world around them. Having a diverse background and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment is a plus.
You will be:
- Improving the consumer’s onsite experience
- Merchandising the product grid (manually and through algorithms)
- Assisting in creating content and optimizing product detail pages
- Identifying and remedying onsite listing errors to improve conversion
- Maintaining and updating collection pages
- Supporting in proofreading and testing of landing pages
- Assisting in Newsletter Marketing
- Regular tracking of sales performance, stock, campaigns and onsite behavior
- Developing and publishing blog content
- Backing up across the broader ecommerce team where needed
The ideal candidate:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. The applicant must be currently enrolled for entire duration of internship.
- Preferably studies and education that is related to Merchandising/Digital/Business or Marketing
- Is able to commit to 40 hours per week, ideally working 5 days a week, with availability to commute to the office 4 days per week
- Is passionate about the outdoors and/or sports.
- Has great knowledge of Office programs. Strong Excel skills are a plus.
- Is fluent in English (written and spoken), German language is a plus.
- Has interest in digital commerce.
- Is curious, self-motivated and a quick learner.
- Has a high level of organization, communication, and multi-tasking skills.
- You are organized, detail oriented and meet deadlines.
We offer:
- Internship Compensation of 500€/month
- Commuting compensation for office days.
- Hybrid work flexibility (4 days in the office per week).
- Paid holidays, based on the length of the internship.
- Free voluntary hours.
- Opportunity to join an international team passionate about sustainability and outdoor adventures.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Why KEEN:
Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation. By working with non-profit partners, consciously creating its products, providing grant funding to grassroots organizations, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion to leave the world a better place.
Learn at https://www.keenfootwear.de/en/pages/mission
Employee Conduct: It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through teamwork, positive, honest and effective communication, and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and partners.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- Studies related to Merchandising/Digital/Business or Marketing
- Able to commit to 40 hours per week
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Strong knowledge of Office programs, especially Excel
- Interest in digital commerce
- High level of organization, communication, and multi-tasking skills
What We Do
KEEN is a values led, outdoor footwear brand with a mission to responsibly create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN ignited a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport sandal, launching the concept of Hybrid footwear into the market and setting KEEN on a path of driving consistent product innovation that exists today. As a company, we strive to live by our values, from the products we make to the actions we take, and by activating communities and individuals to protect and preserve the places where we work and play. We passionately endeavor to live fulfilling lives, challenge the status quo, do good, give back, and inspire others. Looking ahead, our vision is to be the most trusted outdoor footwear and lifestyle brand in the world. Discover more about KEEN at keenfootwear.com, facebook.com/keen and twitter.com/keen.
