Internship Business Partner Development (M/F/D)

Team language: German

Contract type: Internship, full-time, preferred start date February 15 or March 1, 2027, duration: 6 months

What this role is about

In Business Partner Development, you support the acquisition of new partners for the PAYBACK program and contribute to developing strategic partnerships with well-known retail brands. You will learn how companies leverage PAYBACK’s data-driven power to strengthen customer relationships in the long term and drive growth.

As part of a small and dynamic team, you will take on responsibility early on, gain valuable insights into real-world acquisition projects, and work closely with experienced colleagues. This position offers a steep learning curve and provides an ideal stepping stone for a career in Business Development, Sales, or Partner Management.

Your day-to-day work

• You support the team in identifying and acquiring new PAYBACK partners.
• You research and analyze market, competitor, and industry trends in retail and e-commerce.
• You prepare client presentations, proposals, and business cases for potential partners and participate in relevant meetings.
• You evaluate partnership inquiries and support strategic projects and meetings.

This role is a good fit for you if…

• You are studying business administration, economics, or a comparable degree program.
• You have an analytical mindset, work in a structured manner, and enjoy working with numbers.
• You are proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• You have strong communication skills, enjoy working in a team, and ideally have already gained some initial practical experience.

Conditions & benefits

• Flexibility: Vacation depending on your model (24 days/year for internships, 12 days/year as a working student)
• Food & drinks: Mostly free, healthy and varied meals, daily fresh fruit and popcorn, plus coffee and tea
• Health & fitness: Free access to our in-house gym, health weeks, massages, and physiotherapy on-site
• Culture: Team events, student lunches, and an open “come as you are” mentality
• Development: Individual internal trainings and various development opportunities
• Mobility: Mobility allowance equivalent to the Deutschlandticket, central location, and subway right outside

Compensation

• Mandatory internship: €1,000 / month
• Voluntary internship: €2,224 / month
• Working student (Bachelor): €17 / hour
• Working student (Master): €20 / hour

Why PAYBACK?

PAYBACK is Germany’s leading loyalty program and one of the largest data-driven marketing platforms worldwide.

Our solutions reach millions of people every day. With over 1,000 colleagues at our Munich office, we develop all

technical solutions in-house and combine data, technology, and marketing to create measurable impact.

You can expect interdisciplinary teams, real ownership, and an open, innovation-driven culture.

The PAYBACK GROUP values diversity – come as you are.