Company Description
METRO is a leading international food wholesaler serving hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), and independent traders. Around 15 million customers worldwide rely on our unique multichannel offering: shopping in our wholesale stores, delivery through Food Service Distribution, and digital solutions via METRO MARKETS.
Sustainability is a core principle of our business, recognized in several international rankings. With more than 85,000 employees across 30+ countries, METRO generated sales of €31 billion in the 2023/24 financial year.
Through our sCore growth strategy and the ONE METRO spirit, we are shaping the future of wholesale – together, with courage, curiosity, and commitment. Follow us on Instagram (metro_careers), Tiktok (metro_de) and find out more about METRO at
Job Description
Start date:
Duration: 12 – 24 Months
Working hours: 20 h/week, up to 37,5h/week during lecture free period possible
1. You support us in the process of product development
2. You help us in project follow up to prepare the product launch
3. You assist to organize benchmarking activities
4. You participate in communication with clients and countries
5. You support in product testing and desk research, liaise with external service providers globally
6. You prepare presentations and hand-outs, fact sheets
Qualifications
7. You are an enrolled student preferably Engineering, Economics, Product Development, Production Technique or similar
8. You have fun in working in an international environment with people from all over the world
9. You have affinity to processes and Quality Management
10. You are detail oriented, structured, like to support in project management and have a strong team orientation
11. Your interest in manufacturing and design of Non Food products is a big plus
12. Your English Skills are excellent (written and oral)
Additional Information
What We Offer
13. Work-life balance: Flexible working hours - up to 20 working hours/week - with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, prorated holidays earned based on your contract and working time.
14. Mentoring for the duration of your contract (max. 2 years).
15. Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program.
16. Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, discounts in our wholesale store, and many campus events.