Format Internship

During this internship, you will be part of the Format Team and work on projects that contribute to the layout, appearance, and commercial performance of HEMA stores. You will investigate market, customer, and competitor insights and translate these into concrete actions and recommendations for ongoing projects. Additionally, you will support the collection, structuring, and recording of information, so that teams within the organization can be helped quickly and make well-founded choices. An important part of your internship is the development of project plans and the monitoring of results from store adaptations and formula developments. You will regularly visit HEMA stores to test projects in practice and experience the impact of changes yourself. In this way, you combine data, research, and retail concepts into visible improvements on the shop floor.

At HEMA, you work in an environment where people truly collaborate. You are given the space to develop yourself, receive good guidance, and get feedback that is truly useful to you. Whether you are just starting out or already have experience: you are welcome with us. Additionally, at HEMA you receive:

• 💸 An internship allowance of €400 per month based on 35 hours per week.
• 🎯 By collaborating with colleagues within HEMA, you build a strong network, which forms a good foundation for your career and perhaps even the gateway to your first job after your studies.
• 🛍️ To complete your internship experience, HEMA offers inspiration sessions and meetings where you can get to know fellow interns and make valuable contacts.
• 🧓 Guidance from an enthusiastic and accessible team, so that you can grow optimally and achieve your learning goals.
• 🎡 15% staff discount on all your HEMA favorites.

• You are pursuing a higher professional education (HBO) degree in the direction of Retail Management, Business Administration, Small Business & Retail Management, Commercial Economics, or a similar field of study.
• You are looking for a working internship starting in February 2027 and are available for approximately 20 weeks.
• You work independently, take initiative, and dare to actively come forward with ideas and improvement proposals.
• You enjoy analyzing data and are proficient with Excel.
• You have an affinity for retail, store concepts, and improving commercial performance.
• You quickly master new systems and AI tools and deploy them effectively during your activities.
• You have a good command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written; knowledge of French is a plus.

At HEMA, we work with over 17,000 colleagues toward a better everyday life in a more beautiful world. With products that are more practical, more beautiful, better, and also last longer. And with colorful stores in villages, cities, and online. We are proud of how far we have come, but we are not yet satisfied. HEMA is truly HEMA again and ready for the next step. Our ambition? To become the leader in a challenging market. We do that together, as one team, with proud colleagues, entrepreneurs, and partners. By playing to win. That means being curious, seizing opportunities, collaborating with pleasure, and always aiming for the best result. You dare to speak your mind and challenge others to become better together. With your unique contribution, you can help build the HEMA of tomorrow. You make HEMA real. Will you join us?