Internship - Business Development (M/F)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026.
Who we are
Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.
The opportunity
If you're looking to start your career in payments within one of the most dynamic areas of tech, this internship places you at the core of acquiring within Worldline’s Enterprise division.
You will work closely with the Sales team, contributing to real commercial initiatives while gaining hands-on experience with the operational and configuration aspects that enable transactions.
This role reports directly to the Head of Petrol italy and is fully embedded within the Sales organization, giving you exposure to the full commercial lifecycle.
As an Business Development Support Intern, you will actively contribute to both business and operational activities.
From supporting contractual topics and collaborating with Sales on strategic opportunities, to assisting in the configuration and management of acquiring and gateway settings, you will gain a practical understanding of how payment ecosystems work end-to-end.
By the end of the experience, you will have developed a solid foundation across sales, operations, and acquiring
Day-to-day responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Business Development Director, and Key Account Managers to execute Worldline Enterprise's commercial strategies.
- Support the definition of customer selection criteria to identify and optimize high-value business opportunities across the Enterprise division.
- Engage directly with clients and prospects, managing relationships effectively through every stage of the sales and post-sales cycle.
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of contractual documentation related to acquiring services.
- Support the setup, management, and configuration of acquiring parameters, including merchant onboarding and gateway settings.
- Assist in configuring terminals and unattended solutions, ensuring proper integration with acquiring platforms.
- Contribute to resolving operational and configuration issues related to payment flows and transaction processing.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving efficiency in onboarding, configuration, and customer management processes.
Who are we looking for
We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what's next - people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:
- You are a proactive learner with a genuine interest in commercial strategies, business development, and building strong customer relationships.
- You communicate excellently in both written and verbal form, engaging confidently with clients, prospects, and cross-functional team members.
- You are detail-oriented and analytical, able to assess business opportunities and customer needs in a structured, data-driven way.
- You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and can manage multiple tasks without losing focus or attention to detail.
- You hold or are pursuing a degree in Economics, Management Engineering, or a related business or technology-oriented discipline.
- Motivation and passion for the payments and fintech industry, with a curious mindset and eagerness to understand market dynamics.
- You are fluent in English and Italian, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural environment.
Perks & Benefits
At Worldline you’ll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:
- Be part of a company guided by a strong purpose to do good and recognized as top 1% of the most sustainable companies in all sectors worldwide.
- Work with inspiring colleagues and be empowered to learn, grow and accelerate your career.
- Work in an international environment with cutting edge technologies.
Shape the evolution
We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you'll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.
Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.