Working Student Research eCommerce (m/f/d)

About us

ECDB GmbH is an e-commerce market intelligence provider founded in 2022. The company collects and analyzes worldwide e-commerce transaction data, enriched with comprehensive information on online retailers, countries, regions, and markets, to generate structured insights into the development of global digital commerce. Based on these data-driven analyses, ECDB enables companies to better understand market dynamics, benchmark performance against competitors, and support strategic decision-making within the international e-commerce landscape.

Tasks

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

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

Requirements

• Enrolled in a German university, majoring in Economics, Social Sciences, Politics, Sociology, Psychology, or a comparable field with at least one year remaining until graduation. Please state your expected end-of-study month and year in your CV
• Independent and diligent work with a high degree of reliability
• Basic understanding of e-commerce and general economic contexts
• Practical MS Excel experience is a plus
• Fluent in English, German language skills are a plus
• Availability to work 15-20 hours/week, including 1-2 office days per week (home office is possible for the remaining days)
• Ideally: Located in Hamburg

Benefits

• A modern office in Hamburg's historic Speicherstadt with a unique and inspiring atmosphere
• Flexible working hours that fit perfectly with your university schedule – including the option to work from home
• The opportunity to work from abroad for up to one week per year
• A steep learning curve and hands-on experience – take 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 analysis and strategic project work
• Long-term career opportunities with the potential for a permanent role as our company continues to grow