
Internship Business Development
€500 per month
Key Skills
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
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/