Your Career at EK

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of retail and shape the future with us – innovative ideas, creative challenges and diverse development opportunities await you at EK!

Who we are

We are a community of 560 colleagues united by one goal: empowering local, independent retailers for the future. As a leading retail service group, we support specialist shops and owner-managed businesses with innovation, expertise, and passion. EK stands for initiative, teamwork, and a love for retail. Our broad portfolio — from purchasing to franchise systems — helps entrepreneurs focus on what matters most: their customers. In a constantly evolving retail world, we stay dynamic, creative, and future-focused.

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Our work style – Take a look
behind the scenes!

Here are some impressions from our offices in Bielefeld, Germany and Amersfoort, the Netherlands.

EK as an employer

A dynamic culture and targeted personnel development for sustainable succes.

Collaboration is key

We are a team of 560 employees in Germany, Austria, France and the Netherlands and the central hub for a network of 3.800 independant retailers in Europe with more than 7.800 stores. To drive retail forward, we believe in moving forward ourselves – as a team. That’s why we always support an open culture where ideas are welcome. Collaboration is key, and personal growth is our way to success.

Connecting with
colleagues

As a supplier within the EK network, you profit from increased sales volume through access to a larger network of retailers. Long-term contracts provide market stability, while efficient distribution and centralized billing reduce operational costs.

Room for personal growth

With us, you’ll never stop learning. Whether in digital innovation, product management, logistics or marketing – there’s plenty of room for growth, ownership, and continued development. At the same time, sustainability is one of our main drivers and guiding principle.

Working at EK Germany

Ready for a new challenge? Join our team!

We’re looking for curious minds who bring both expertise and personality – and who are eager to learn from others. At EK Retail, our mission is to support our retail partners in creating exceptional shopping experiences for their customers. Whether in Category Management, Marketing, IT, Logistics, or Controlling – we work together to make a difference on shopping streets around the world.

Looking to start your career or gain practical experience? EK Retail offers apprenticeship programs, dual study opportunities, and internships – giving you the chance to explore your strengths and grow personally and professionally.

Apply now and let’s discover where your journey with us could lead!

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We are proud to be recognized for our work and commitment. Our certificates and awards not only reflect our quality but also our passion to give our best every day for our employees and customers. We are awarded as a family-friendly company and best place to learn and work.

You deserve it

Our Benefits

Working at EK Netherlands

Do you believe it is important to learn from each other and connect with people in order to achieve the best results for our customers? Are you results-oriented and do you have a sense of responsibility?

 Then EK has a lot to offer you. You will never stop learning with us, because there is definitely room for growth and personal development.

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Culture makes the difference

Retail is constant change. To adapt, we need a shared culture lived by all employees. Our agreed values and standards guide how we act and interact, shaping collaboration and building strong relationships with partners, customers, and suppliers.

"Working independently and nice colleagues—it doesn't get any better than this!"

Berna
Finance & Accounting Specialist

"EK offers me many opportunities for my personal & professional development."

Yannick
Team Coordinator Software Development

“Every day, I get to tackle new and exciting tasks here—it's exactly what I was looking for!”

Pia
E-Commerce Manager

"At EK, I found the perfect mix of theory and practice."

Lisa-Marie
Junior Online Marketing Manager