Business Intern

The GS1 Global Migration to 2D Internship offers the flexibility to work from our Brussels office, in a hybrid arrangement, or remotely within European time zones.

How to apply

If interested, email with your cover letter (max. 1 page) and CV (max. 2 pages). Subject line: GS1 Global Migration to 2D internship

Who are we

GS1 is a neutral, not-for-profit organisation that develops and maintains standards that improve the efficiency, safety and visibility of supply chains across physical and digital channels in 25 industry sectors. Our organisation is comprised of local Member Organisations in 120 countries, with 1.5 million user companies.

Driven by the rapidly increasing demand for more information about retail products, industry has set a goal that by the end of 2027, all retail point of sale systems should be capable of reading and processing a defined set of 2D barcodes with GS1 standards. In parallel, many brand owners are already exploring and implementing the most appropriate 2D barcode to address priority use cases for their products. GS1's Global Migration to 2D Programme team is working to support industry, via our Member Organisations, to achieve these goals. For more information refer to:

The opportunity

GS1 is seeking a dynamic, full-time intern to join our Global Migration to 2D within the retail programme team for a period of 6-months beginning August / September 2025. You will be involved in a wide variety of activities relating to business planning, project management, project delivery, data analytics, research, standards development, and more.

What are we looking for

• Bring the skills learned while studying business, supply chain, policy, law, or another related discipline and apply these to various programme deliverables.
• Share modern perspectives and approaches in supporting all aspects of our projects: from planning to operations.
• Help with communication, data analysis, research, and more.

What you will gain

• Mentorship from experienced business leaders who are responsible for activities relating to the retail industry, communications, technology, standards, and more, for a global organisation.
• Exposure to real business practices that are transforming the way we work and live.
• The opportunity to contribute to projects that directly impact the future experiences of shoppers across the world.
• The ability to put your current and any newly acquired skills into practice.
• The opportunity to be part of a high performing, engaged, and truly global team.

Who you are academically

• A university student studying business, supply chain, policy, law or another related discipline currently enrolled in a course that requires an internship to be completed.
• Interest in issues related to GS1 or the retail environment is a plus.
• Must have an interest in completing projects relating to retail, point of sale or consumer experiences.
• Mandatory fluency in spoken and written English (C2 level).
• Mandatory strong computer literacy: MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint skills are required. PowerBI experience would be a great addition.

Who you are as a person

• Pro-active self-starter with a willingness to use their own initiative.
• Someone who enjoys working in an international environment and who takes ownership of tasks.
• Detail-orientated and organised.
• A team player with a positive mindset, open to helping wherever needed.
• Someone willing to absorb new information and learn new skills.

Indemnity and conditions

This is an unpaid internship with a 6-month commitment that is subject to the requirements of Belgian law. This internship could be executed online or at the Brussels office; applicants must, however, be legally entitled to work in Belgium (and show proof, if required) if they execute the internship from the office in Brussels.

GS1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will never unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or political opinions.