EU Account – Business Development Intern (6 months)

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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