Growth & Business Development Intern – Design Industry (PART-TIME, Fall)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to High Point Market

Job summary

Mercana Furniture and Decor is seeking a Growth & Business Development Intern to help expand into new markets through research, outreach, and customer engagement. You will work with the Business Development team to identify potential customers and support onboarding across retail, design, and online channels.

This fast-paced, entrepreneurial role focuses on learning how BD drives growth. You will travel to High Point Market in North Carolina, meeting customers face to face and representing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify target markets and potential customers.
• Assist in building a pipeline of retail, design, and online opportunities.
• Support outreach via email, LinkedIn, and phone.
• Coordinate follow-ups and onboarding activities with new accounts.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Sales, and Marketing teams.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Proactivity

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Business/Marketing

Job description

Company Description

Mercana is one of North America’s leading home furnishings wholesalers, partnering with interior designers, retail stores, and eCommerce brands across the continent. As a design-first company, we create and supply furniture, art, lighting, and home décor that helps define how people live in their homes.

Company Description

Mercana is one of North America’s leading home furnishings wholesalers, partnering with interior designers, retail stores, and eCommerce brands across the continent. As a design-first company, we create and supply furniture, art, lighting, and home décor that helps define how people live in their homes.

Role Summary

The Growth & Business Development Intern supports Mercana’s expansion into new markets through a combination of research, outreach, and customer engagement. This role works closely with the Business Development team to identify potential customers, build a pipeline of opportunities, and support new account onboarding across retail, design, and online channels.

This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial role focused on learning how business development drives real growth.

Business Development

• 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

Market Research

• Research target markets, competitors, and potential customers
• Build and maintain account lists and market maps
• Identify trends and opportunities within the furniture and home décor industry

Customer Engagement

• Support conversations with prospective and existing customers
• Assist in preparing presentations and product introductions
• Help coordinate follow-ups and account onboarding activities

Collaboration

• Work closely with Business Development, Sales, and Marketing teams
• Support internal communication around new opportunities and account activity

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

What This Role Delivers

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

As part of this role, you will travel to High Point Market in North Carolina, the largest home furnishings trade show in the world. You will meet customers face to face, see the full breadth of the industry, and represent Mercana on the show floor.

Compensation

• $21-$25/hour
• Part-time (Fall)