EU Account – Business Development Intern (6 months)
At a glance
Junior Business Development role at Wavestone. Leudelange · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Help manage daily commercial work for the EIB Group, tracking opportunities, proposals and client conversations
- Keep Salesforce records and sales dashboards current, then prepare account briefs and meeting materials
- Coordinate follow-ups across sales and delivery teams and help prepare pitches and client meetings
- Research private-sector prospects and market activity, qualify leads and support outreach
- Contribute to sales materials and research on competitors to build Luxembourg’s sales pipeline
What you bring
- You are working toward a master’s in business, economics or another listed field
- You communicate excellently in English
- You are interested in sales, business development and managing client relationships
- You can work confidently with PowerPoint and Excel
Who this fits
This six-month internship suits a junior candidate seeking hands-on account and business development experience, with work split between the EIB Group account and private-sector prospecting. The role is onsite in Leudelange. French is an advantage, and prior relevant internship experience and Salesforce familiarity are helpful.
From the employer
Wavestone is a leading consulting firm supporting organizations in their strategic transformations. With more than 5,500 employees across Europe, North America and Asia, we combine industry expertise, business consulting, digital transformation and cybersecurity capabilities to help our clients address their most critical challenges.
In Luxembourg, Wavestone works with major European and international institutions, including the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Investment Fund (EIF), the European Commission and other European bodies, as well as leading private-sector organizations.
We are looking for a motivated and entrepreneurial EU Account Business Development Intern to support our commercial activities in Luxembourg.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in account management, business development, sales operations and client engagement within a leading consulting firm.
Your time will be divided between:
- 70% supporting the EIB Group account (EIB & EIF) and related sales activities
- 30% supporting business development and client prospection for private-sector accounts
You will work closely with Account Managers and Partners and contribute directly to the growth of Wavestone's business in Luxembourg.
What you will do
EIB Group Account Support (70%)
- Support the day-to-day commercial management of the EIB Group account
- Track opportunities, proposals and client interactions
- Maintain and update Salesforce and sales reporting dashboards
- Prepare account briefings, client presentations and meeting materials
- Coordinate internal follow-up actions with delivery and sales teams
- Support pitch preparation and client meetings
- Monitor key account activities and identify potential opportunities
Business Development & Prospection (30%)
- Research target organizations and market opportunities
- Identify and qualify prospective clients
- Support outreach campaigns and networking initiatives
- Contribute to pitch preparation and sales materials
- Conduct market and competitor research
- Support the development of the Luxembourg sales pipeline
What you will learn
- Account management within a major European institution
- B2B consulting sales and business development
- Opportunity management and CRM tools
- Client relationship management
- Proposal and pitch development
- Consulting business operations
We're looking for someone who:
- Is pursuing a Master's degree in Business, Economics, Political Science, European Studies, Marketing, Communication or a related field
- Has excellent English skills; French is considered an asset
- Has a strong interest in sales, business development and client relationship management
- Is interested in European institutions and the consulting sector
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Is proactive, organised and detail-oriented
- Enjoys working with data, reporting and market research
- Is comfortable using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
Nice to have
- Previous internship experience in consulting, business development, sales, EU affairs or marketing
- Knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM tools
- Understanding of the European institutional landscape
Why Join Us?
- Work directly with one of Wavestone Luxembourg's largest strategic accounts
- Gain exposure to both European institutions and private-sector business development
- Receive coaching from experienced sales and consulting professionals
- Develop highly marketable business development and account management skills
- Work in an international and entrepreneurial environment
- Explore future career opportunities within Wavestone
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