Benefits and
additional perks
Modern work environment, attractive benefits
In e-commerce, success can be measured directly. Employees need to have skills and be motivated to adjust their own strategies on an ongoing basis. Employers, in return, offer attractive added perks. As a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, many employees are benefiting from new work models in terms of their working hours and work location. This is the case for vacancies in e-commerce as well. Often, specialists have flexibility to determine their working hours, and can work from home or on a hybrid basis.
Technologies and trends are always changing in online business. Employers support employees with continuing education programs so they can keep up. These also benefit people changing to a new career field. Often product discounts or shopping vouchers are added to an employee’s wages as financial perks.
The e-commerce field enjoys excellent future prospects. People moving to a new career field will find great opportunities to get their foot in the door, since specialized training and degree programs have been available for only a few years. Motivated specialists can tap into a new occupational field, especially if they already have business expertise.
What salaries can e-commerce specialists expect to receive?
Most frequently included information on wages and benefits | |
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Flexible working hours, trust-based flex time |
36,9 % |
Product discounts, shopping vouchers |
35,7 % |
Continued training, certifications |
30,9 % |
Option to work from home, hybrid work, mobile work |
30,6 % |
Applicants should state expected salary range |
30,0 % |
Catering (fruit, drinks) |
28,3 % |
Additional vacation days |
23,4 % |
Company events |
22,0 % |
Pension scheme, company pension scheme |
21,1 % |
Performance-based pay, based on qualifications |
20,0 % |
Source: DEKRA Akademie 2023 Basis: 350 job openings (multiple mentions) |