Internship Business Development

StudentJob; Venlo; On-site; EUR 5,100 - 6,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€500 gross monthly internship stipend

Travel allowance

15 days holiday

Guidance from experienced colleagues

Development-focused internship program

Hands-on business development exposure

Job summary

Viking, a multinational workplace-solutions company headquartered in Venlo, offers an internship in Business Development. You will support partnerships, vendor management, and market analysis, gaining hands-on experience in negotiations, pricing strategies, and cross-team projects in an international environment.

You will work full-time from February 2027 for 5–6 months, with an internship allowance of €500 gross per month and travel support if applicable.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Available full-time from February 2027 for a duration of 5–6 months.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Partnership Support: Research potential vendors and partners.
• Market & Pricing Analysis: Monitor trends, pricing, and product performance.
• Vendor Management Support: Track vendor performance and onboarding.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with Sales and other teams to share insights.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data handling

Proactive

Education

HBO

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Internship: Business Development

About Us

Viking is a leading European workplace-solutions company headquartered in Venlo, where around 350 employees representing more than 25 nationalities come together with a shared ambition: to help businesses create better, more productive workplaces.

As part of the RAJA Group, Viking combines decades of expertise with an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking mindset. We provide businesses across Europe with office products, workplace equipment, and solutions designed around the evolving needs of today's working world. At the heart of everything we do is a strong focus on customer satisfaction, service, quality, and continuous innovation.

What really makes Viking stand out is our people. With an international team, we bring together different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We value people who take initiative, stay open to new ideas, and are always looking for ways to improve.

Start your professional journey at Viking

Become part of an international team where experience meets fresh thinking, collaboration drives progress, and there is always room to learn, contribute, and grow.

What to expect during your internship

You'll support our business development and vendor management activities by helping identify new partners, strengthen vendor relationships, and contribute to the expansion of our product assortment. The role places you close to the commercial heartbeat of the business, giving you insight into how opportunities are evaluated, how partnerships grow, and how assortment decisions take shape.

You'll gain hands‑on experience in negotiations, market research, and commercial strategy, working with different teams to understand how ideas turn into real business outcomes. It's a chance to build practical skills, work on meaningful projects, and get a clear view of how a fast-moving commercial environment operates.

Your responsibilities

Partnership Support

• Research potential vendors and partners
• Help prepare materials for partnership discussions and negotiations
• Support the team in building and maintaining partner relationships

Market & Pricing Analysis

• Monitor market trends, competitors, and pricing
• Assist in analyzing product performance and pricing strategies
• Support in identifying new product or category opportunities

Vendor Management Support

• Help track vendor performance and maintain documentation
• Assist with onboarding new vendors and products
• Support communication with vendors when needed

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work with Sales and other teams to support customer needs
• Help gather insights and data for decision-making
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations

Your profile

• Currently studying Business, Economics, or a related field
• Strong interest in business development and partnerships
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Proactive, organized, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working with data (Excel is a plus)
• You are available full-time from February 2027 for a duration of 5-6 months
• You have excellent spoken and written English skills

What we offer

• A unique opportunity to develop your skills in an international environment
• A competitive internship allowance of €500 gross per month, plus a travel allowance (if applicable)
• Approximately 15 days of holiday during a 5-month internship (3 days per internship month)
• Excellent guidance and support from experienced colleagues
• An internship program focused on your personal and professional development
• Hands-on experience in Business Development

If you have any questions, we are happy to help you.

Please reach out to:

Alexandra Dinu

HR Recruitment Intern

[e-mail]

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