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Internship Business Development

Viking Office International BV

Venlo
Intern, Full-time
0-2 years experience
On-site

€500 per month

Key Skills

Business development
Vendor management
Market research
Pricing analysis
Negotiation
Data analysis
Excel
Communication
Reporting
Presentation skills
Relationship management
Commercial strategy

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 and 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

Are you enthusiastic and ready for a new challenge?
Click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.

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

Please reach out to:

Alexandra Dinu

HR Recruitment Intern

[email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Responsibilities

You will support business development and vendor management activities by identifying new partners and strengthening existing relationships. Additionally, you will assist in market research, pricing analysis, and cross-team collaboration to drive commercial outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently studying Business, Economics, or a related field and possess strong analytical and communication skills. You must be available full-time for 5–6 months starting in February 2027 and have excellent English proficiency.

Benefits

  • Internship allowance
  • Travel allowance
  • Holiday pay
  • Professional development program
  • Mentorship

About Viking Office International BV

Industry: Retail Office Equipment

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Wherever and however you work – we are here for you! As a leading expert in workplace solutions, we know better than anybody that the way we work has, and will continue to change. Since 1960, we have pioneered workplace transformation, and currently support companies across Europe in their transition towards sustainable and future-proof working spaces and solutions as part of the RAJA Group. We are committed to developing our people as well as our products. We empower our employees to lead their own development within a diverse and inclusive working environment, and celebrate our international teams, all of which are full of great opportunities. We are dedicated to a greener, more sustainable future. Building upon our past to better inform our next steps, our shared Vision, Mission and Strategy ensures we focus on the right things for our customers, our business and our planet. Looking to take the next step? You can reach us at: [email protected] And if you want to contact customer support, please reach out to our channels NL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vikingnederland/ DE: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vikingdeutschland/ AT: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vikingoesterreich/ UK: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vikinguk/ IE: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vikingireland/

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