Buying and Merchandise Intern

From the bustling Museumplein of Amsterdam, the charming Gothic Quarter of Barcelona and the cultural hub of London’s West End - Moco Museum is the global hub of art lovers and the art curious. This is the proud home to modern classics by the likes of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama, KAWS, Marina Abramović, Keith Haring, Kehinde Wiley and Tracey Emin, as well as new immersive wonders by contemporary stars. 

Across all areas of the museum, at Moco we work together to connect millions of viewers to carefully curated collections that inspire us all to defy expectations, follow our hearts and dream harder. Every day, our vision evolves and our reach grows. We trust in art as the vehicle to transport our collective consciousness into a more free, enlightened state. We are bold, pink, disruptive and playful – we are Moco.Join us at Moco Museum’s Headquarters as a Buying & Merchandise Intern! In this role, you’ll support the Merchandise team with administrative and operational tasks related to product selection, purchasing, and inventory management. You’re a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a keen eye for trends. Your responsibilities will include assisting in sourcing new products, managing supplier communications, analyzing sales data, and ensuring our product offerings align with Moco Museum’s brand and visitor experience.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Buying & Merchandise team to track orders, update product information, and maintain accurate stock records. Your organizational skills will be essential in coordinating product launches and supporting merchandising strategies. Additionally, your creativity and market awareness will help identify new opportunities for product development.

This role is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in buying and merchandising within a dynamic, creative environment. If you’re eager to learn, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and have a passion for art, design, and retail, we’d love to hear from you!

• Support the team in analyzing sales data and monitoring inventory levels.
• Creating purchasing plans together with the merchandising team by analyzing stock data.
• Help in preparing product presentations and line reviews for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare necessary documentation and reports to support the Buying and Merchandise team needs.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in Business, Merchandising or Retail Management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel in particular)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interest in buying, merchandising and retail trends
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English
• Previous retail or buying experience is a plus
• Affinity with contemporary art
• Available for 32-40 hours a week

 Beneath our brand’s surface, Moco Museum is a united, vibrant and art loving family. We believe that every member of our team brings in their own valuable ideas, experience and skills, building upon our core values: inclusivity, positivity and involvement. Together, we believe that all our aspirations can be achieved. Whether it is celebrating successes or facing challenges, we approach them as a team, always aiming to give our best and maintain a commitment to continuous learning. Through our Friday drinks and multiple fun, team-building activities, Moco Museum continues to create a cooperative environment.  

In addition, we provide the following benefits: 

• Joining an international, young, inspiring and enthusiastic team
• A beautiful workplace in the heart of Amsterdam, right next to Museum Square
• We offer you €500,- per month during this internship;
• Room for development and many opportunities to grow;
• Opportunity to develop yourself and to execute your ideas;
• Lots of fun parties!