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# Product Compliance Intern at Emma – The Sleep Company

- **Company:** Emma – The Sleep Company
- **Location:** Frankfurt, Germany
- **Employment:** internship
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/emma-sleep/7a24d541-4110-481b-a393-b2b4c8fa2413

## Job description

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry? We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we have grown into the world’s largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) sleep brand, with a presence in over 20 markets and more than 35 Emma stores across Europe. Our mission is simple: to develop sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day. Today, our products are trusted by millions and recommended by leading consumer associations worldwide. It’s our people who bring this mission to life. At Emma, you’ll join a driven, international team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous knowledge sharing. With colleagues from over 70 nationalities, we combine diverse perspectives with a shared ambition to learn, grow, and create lasting impact, together. Ready to awaken your best with us?

What you'll do :

- You have a genuine love for working with physical products and take satisfaction in creating something people enjoy using.
- You’re studying Engineering, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainability or related field.
- You can work well on your own and assume full ownership for the quality of your work.
- You are able to handle several tasks at the same time and always keep the overview and prioritize accordingly.
- You are hands-on and have a can-do mentality.
- You possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- You’re comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Who we are looking for :

- You will contribute to the compliance and regulatory assessment of sleep products (beds, mattresses, and related products), ensuring alignment with applicable legal, safety, chemical, and quality requirements.
- You will collaborate closely with international suppliers to collect, review, and validate compliance documentation, technical files, test reports, and certifications.
- You will support R&D team and cross functional Teams by providing regulatory guidance throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to market launch.
- You will coordinate product compliance with internal stakeholders (Category Management, Procurement and others) and suppliers worldwide.
- You will assess compliance risks, monitor regulatory changes.
- You will drive product compliance projects with a pragmatic and risk-based approach.
- You will ensure all compliance deliverables and regulatory requirements are fulfilled on time while supporting business objectives and market launch timelines.

What we offer :

- A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals
- The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects either independently or as part of a dedicated, international team
- Responsibility and decision-making authority from day one—you'll create an impact with new, innovative ideas and help shape our company DNA
- Employee discount on Emma products for yourself, friends and family
- Access to German classes

Become an Emmie We are on a mission to become No.1 in the world of sleep, and we’re looking for driven, ambitious people to help us shape what’s next. If you’re curious, hands-on, and ready to challenge the status quo, you’ll find the space here to make things happen and create real impact. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Our aim is to get back to you within a few days. Due to the high volume of applications, there may be slight delays, but we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

## About Emma – The Sleep Company

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Emma – The Sleep Company is the world’s largest direct-to-consumer sleep brand, designing and selling mattresses and sleep accessories in over 35 countries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by FRANZ HANIEL & CIE. GMBH; one prior funding round)
- **Headquarters**: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed in available sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Retail / Consumer Sleep Products (D2C)
- **Target customers**: B2C – end consumers looking for better sleep comfort
- **Mission**: “Enhance people's sleep” and “Awaken your best every day” through innovative sleep products.

## Products & Services
- **Emma Mattress (Original & Hybrid)**: Multi-layer foam and hybrid mattresses featuring proprietary AirGrid lattice technology for breathability, pressure relief, and support. Sold with a 100‑day free trial.
- **Pillows, Mattress Toppers & Bedding**: Complementary sleep comfort products.
- **Physical Retail Stores**: 25+ stores across Europe offering in‑person tryouts.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $500M+ (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company is FRANZ HANIEL & CIE. GMBH, a German industrial group.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount of 1,002 employees (+9.4% YoY as of 2025)
  - Operations in 20+ countries with 4 global offices (Frankfurt, Lisbon, Manila, Mexico City)
  - 1.5 million mattresses sold in 2020; now available in 35+ countries
  - Transitioning from e‑commerce into sleep tech

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary AirGrid Technology**: A lattice structure that combines memory‑foam pressure relief with enhanced breathability and responsiveness.
- **Strong Brand Recognition**: Recommended by leading consumer associations in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
- **Test‑and‑Learn Culture**: Data‑driven, hypothesis‑led execution that allows rapid iteration.
- **Global Direct‑to‑Consumer Model**: Vertical integration from design to delivery, bypassing traditional retail mark‑ups.

## Strategic Focus
- **Sleep Tech Expansion**: Moving beyond mattresses into technology‑driven sleep solutions (careers page lists “Transform sleep through tech” as a key area).
- **Offline Retail Growth**: Expanding physical store presence across Europe to complement online sales.
- **International Scaling**: Continued market entry (e.g., Taiwan & Hong Kong) and deepening local operations.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Start‑up heart with corporate power” – high ownership, bias for action, data‑informed decision making.
- **Hybrid & Flexibility**: Office‑first with up to 40% home office (22 home office days per quarter), flexible hours, pet policy in EU & Mexico offices.
- **Learning & Growth**: 70-20-10 model (70% hands‑on, 20% mentorship/coaching, 10% workshops). Access to 40+ mentors, 300+ self‑paced courses, and above‑benchmark coaching investment.
- **Diverse Community**: 900+ employees from 70+ nationalities, offices across 3 continents.
- **Compensation & Rating**: LinkedIn rating 3.4/5 (982 reviews) – strengths in work‑life balance (3.5) and culture (3.3), compensation rated lower (2.9).

## Sources
1. [team.emma-sleep.com](https://team.emma-sleep.com/about-emma)
2. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/emma-sleep)
3. [team.emma-sleep.com](https://team.emma-sleep.com/life-at-emma)
4. [teams.emma-sleep.com](https://teams.emma-sleep.com/)
5. [linkedin.com](https://de.linkedin.com/company/lifeatemma)

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