Working Student – Retailer Research E-Commerce (m/f/d)

About us

ECDB GmbH is a provider of e-commerce market data and analytics founded in 2022. The company collects and analyzes worldwide e-commerce transaction data and supplements it with comprehensive information on online retailers, countries, regions, and markets to gain structured insights into the development of global digital trade. Based on these data-driven analyses, ECDB enables companies to better understand market dynamics, benchmark their own performance against the competition, and make well-founded strategic decisions in the international e-commerce environment.

Tasks

As a working student (m/f/d) in the Data Team, you will support us in the research and quality assurance of data in the e-commerce sector. You will work closely with our team and undertake supporting tasks to provide high-quality data efficiently and ensure data accuracy.

• Conducting research on companies in the e-commerce sector
• Systematic data collection on characteristics of online shops (e.g., payment and shipping methods)
• Open desk research as well as preparation of relevant key figures for our database

Requirements

• Enrolled at a German university in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, or a comparable course of study with at least one year of remaining duration until graduation. Please indicate the expected month and year of your graduation in your CV.
• Independent and conscientious way of working with a high degree of reliability
• Basic understanding of e-commerce and general economic contexts
• Practical experience with MS Excel is a plus
• Business fluent English, German skills are a plus
• Availability of 15–20 hours/week, including 1–2 office days per week (home office is possible on the remaining days)
• Residence in Hamburg

Benefits

• A modern office in the historic Hamburg Speicherstadt with a unique and inspiring atmosphere
• Flexible working hours that can be optimally coordinated with your study schedule – including the possibility of working from home
• The opportunity to work from abroad for up to one week per year
• A steep learning curve and hands-on experience – take on responsibility and actively shape your work
• Short decision-making paths and a dynamic, collaborative environment without rigid hierarchies
• Valuable practical experience and deep insights into data-driven analyses and strategic project work
• Long-term career opportunities with the prospect of permanent employment as part of our further growth