Campus - Internship Programme - Payback: Business Development Intern - 2026 (Rome)

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

About Role: Payback is a 100% owned American Express company and it is a multi-partner, global loyalty and engagement platform running its business in Italy since 2014. 

Payback Italy is looking for a university or master student in Economics, Marketing & Sales for an internship in our Business Development team. 

Working closely with the Payback Business Development Managers to support in the Prospect Partners’ Relationships development. Acting as an operational extension of the Team in the management of sales processes and activities, in document preparation for sales pitches with different prospect from different industries, in collecting and analyzing data to prepare business case and in assisting in administrative activities.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

• Support the Business Development Team in the preparation of sales meeting with retail prospect coming from different industries
• Create and/or update Power Points and Excel documentation needed for sales pitches
• Contribute to specific projects on an ad hoc basis, work with cross-functional
• CRM / Marketing / Services teams to help the sales process
• Contribute in a proficient way in the alignment and relationship with the central German Team
• Support in analysis and benchmarking for Italian retail industries 
   

• Master’s degree in Economics or Marketing 
• Understanding of sales and creative mindset 
• Good knowledge of Office tools (in particular Excel and PPT)
• Flexibility in dealing with multiple tasks and projects 
• Ability to push and drive projects forward with autonomy 
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholder 
• Excellent communications and presentation skills
• Fluent in English both written and oral
• Strong motivation with good interpersonal skills and teamwork attitude

More Information:

• Starting Date: Monday 15 June 2026
• Duration: 6 months internship + with potential 6 months renewal
• Hours: 39 hours per week

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for
you and your loved ones’ physical, financial and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally: 

• Competitive base salaries
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities