Design Industry Growth & Market Intern

Mercana Furniture and Decor; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercana Furniture and Decor in Surrey, British Columbia, invites a Growth & Business Development Intern to join the design team. The role blends research, outreach, and customer engagement to expand Mercana’s markets across retail, design, and online channels.

Part-time with a hybrid schedule, you will support prospecting, pipeline maintenance, and onboarding activities, while learning how business development drives growth for a design‑driven company.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong interest in business development, sales, or entrepreneurship.
• Outgoing, confident, and comfortable speaking with new people.
• Highly motivated, organized, and proactive.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, qualify, and support outreach to new customer opportunities (retail, design, online).
• Assist in building and maintaining a pipeline of target accounts.
• Support outreach through email, LinkedIn, and phone.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Proactive

Organized

Outgoing

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

Mercana Furniture and Decor in Surrey, British Columbia, invites a Growth & Business Development Intern to join the design team. The role blends research, outreach, and customer engagement to expand Mercana’s markets across retail, design, and online channels.

Part-time with a hybrid schedule, you will support prospecting, pipeline maintenance, and onboarding activities, while learning how business development drives growth for a design‑driven company.