Business Growth & Development Intern (French-speaking) Design Industry

Mercana is one of North Americas leading wholesalers of residential furnishings. Working with interior designers retailers and e-commerce brands across the continent. As a design-driven company we design and distribute furniture artwork lighting and home décor accessories that help define the way people live in their homes.

TheBusiness Growth & Development Intern Quebecwill support Mercanas expansion into the French-speaking Quebec market through a combination of research outreach and customer engagement. Working closely with the Business Development team the intern will identify potential customers build a pipeline of business opportunities and support the onboarding of new accounts across the retail design and e-commerce channels serving Mercanas French-speaking accounts throughout Quebec.

This is a dynamic and entrepreneurial role focused on learning how business development contributes to the real-world growth of a company.

• Prospect qualify and support outreach to new business opportunities across retail design and e-commerce.
• Assist in building and maintaining a pipeline of target accounts.
• Support outreach activities through email LinkedIn and phone.

• Conduct research on target markets competitors and potential customers.
• Create and maintain account lists and market maps.
• Identify trends and opportunities within the furniture and home décor industry.

• Support interactions with current and prospective customers.
• Participate in preparing presentations and product information sheets.
• Contribute to coordinating follow-ups and account onboarding activities.

• Work closely with the Business Development Sales and Marketing teams.
• Support internal communication regarding new opportunities and account activity.

• Currently pursuing studies in business administration marketing or a related field.
• Strong interest in business development sales or entrepreneurship.
• Outgoing confident and comfortable approaching new people.
• Highly motivated organized and proactive.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual required: professional proficiency in both French and English verbal and written.

French-English bilingualism is an essential requirement for this position. French is the language used to serve the Quebec customer base that the intern will support on a daily basis. English is required because the intern will work continuously with the Business Development Sales and Marketing teams based in British Columbia and Virginia where communication and documentation are conducted in English. English is also required because the intern will represent Mercana to English-speaking clients at theHigh Point Marketin North Carolina. Mercana currently has no equivalent position that could perform these responsibilities without knowledge of English.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in how a design-driven company builds its sales pipeline develops new markets and works directly with its customers.

As part of this role you will travel toHigh Point Marketin North Carolina the worlds largest residential furnishings trade show. You will meet customers in person gain exposure to the breadth of the industry and represent Mercana on the trade show floor.

• $21$25 per hour
• Part-time (Fall term)