Sales Associate Analyst, Launch Program 2027 - Canada

Mastercard Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. invites you to join the Launch Program in Canada, an 18‑month path to build specialized expertise through hands‑on experience, structured learning and mentorship from industry leaders.

As a Launcher in Sales, you’ll drive customer growth, support deal execution and develop customer‑facing materials, while using data to inform recommendations and forecasts. The program targets Bachelor’s or accelerated Master’s grads (Dec2026–June2027); compensation is 71,000 CAD, with a

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled a Bachelor’s or accelerated Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management or a related field graduating between Dec2026–June2027
• Ability to translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations that drive customer and business outcomes
• Prior experience through a business-related course, academic project, internship, case competition, student organization, or club leadership role is preferred
• Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for understanding customer needs, building professional networks, and learning about Mastercard's products, services, and the payments industry
• Demonstrated interest in sales, account management, business development and customer relationship management
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams, regions and manage multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to understand customer needs, business models and Mastercard’s products and solutions
• Experience with or interest in using AI tools to enhance analysis, insights and productivity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Drive customer growth and strategy by identifying customer needs and shaping tailored solutions
• Support sales and business initiatives through project management and coordination, helping track priorities, monitor progress against key objectives, prepare status updates, and facilitate collaboration across teams to drive execution and customer outcomes
• Develop and deliver customer-facing materials including presentations, proposals, and business cases
• Use data and insights to analyze performance, inform recommendations, and support forecasting
• Partner cross‑functionally to support deal execution, customer engagement, and ongoing relationship management
• Participate in customer meetings and sales calls as an observer, gaining exposure to customer engagement strategies, relationship management, and Mastercard’s solutions to prepare for future customer‑facing responsibilities

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Sales support

Education

Bachelor's or accelerated Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary Sales Associate Analyst, Launch Program 2027 - Canada

Why join Mastercard’s Launch Program?

Over the course of this 18-month program, you’ll build specialized expertise through hands‑on experience, structured learning, and mentorship from industry leaders. You’ll work on real business challenges, applying your skills to projects that create meaningful impact. Along the way, you’ll deepen your knowledge of Mastercard's business, collaborate with teams across the organization, and develop the technical, analytical, and professional capabilities needed to accelerate your career. By the end of the program, you’ll have a strong foundation in your chosen field and the confidence to continue to grow here at Mastercard.

About the team

As a Launcher in Sales, you will play a key role in strengthening customer partnerships, driving revenue growth, and delivering innovative solutions. You will operate at the center of client strategy—supporting Sales, Account Management and Business Development priorities to drive measurable business results.

What you’ll do

• Drive customer growth and strategy by identifying customer needs and shaping tailored solutions
• Support sales and business initiatives through project management and coordination, helping track priorities, monitor progress against key objectives, prepare status updates, and facilitate collaboration across teams to drive execution and customer outcomes
• Develop and deliver customer-facing materials including presentations, proposals, and business cases
• Use data and insights to analyze performance, inform recommendations, and support forecasting
• Partner cross‑functionally to support deal execution, customer engagement, and ongoing relationship management
• Participate in customer meetings and sales calls as an observer, gaining exposure to customer engagement strategies, relationship management, and Mastercard’s solutions to prepare for future customer‑facing responsibilities

How you’ll grow

You’ll gain hands‑on experience at the intersection of analytics, customer engagement, and commercial strategy. You will build skills that prepare you for customer‑facing interactions in a career within Sales.

• Initially, you will shadow experienced sales professionals, gaining exposure to customer interactions, account strategy, and relationship management
• Strengthen analytical, storytelling and business acumen skills
• Over time, you will build the skills and confidence to engage directly with customers, contribute to customer conversations, and support execution against team sales goals
• Ultimately, you will play an active role in meeting account‑level targets and strengthen your ability to turn insights into business outcomes
• Explore career paths across sales, account management, and business development

What we’re looking for

• Currently enrolled a Bachelor’s or accelerated Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management or a related field graduating between Dec2026–June2027
• Ability to translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations that drive customer and business outcomes
• Prior experience through a business‑related course, academic project, internship, case competition, student organization, or club leadership role is preferred
• Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for understanding customer needs, building professional networks, and learning about Mastercard's products, services, and the payments industry
• Demonstrated interest in sales, account management, business development and customer relationship management
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams, regions and manage multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a fast‑paced environment
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to understand customer needs, business models and Mastercard’s products and solutions
• Experience with or interest in using AI tools to enhance analysis, insights and productivity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

Compensation: 71,000 CAD

This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. By proceeding in this process, you are acknowledging that you will not be able to obtain employer-sponsored work authorization from Mastercard during the course of this role.

Mastercard is a merit‑based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role.

In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in Canada, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive pay based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.

This posting reflects one or more current openings on our team.

Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.