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Intern – Business Growth and Development, French-speaking
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About the role
- Francophone business development intern supporting Mercana, a North American residential furnishings wholesaler. Researching Quebec markets, prospecting accounts, and engaging French-speaking design and retail clients.
Responsibilities
- Prospect, qualify, and support outreach to new business opportunities in retail, design, and e-commerce
- Help build and maintain a portfolio of target accounts
- Support outreach activities by email, on LinkedIn, and by phone
- Conduct research on target markets, competitors, and prospective customers
- Create and maintain account lists and market maps
- Identify trends and opportunities in the furniture and home décor industry
- Support interactions with current and prospective customers
- Assist in preparing presentations and product sell sheets
- Contribute to coordinating account follow-ups and onboarding activities
- Collaborate with the Business Development, Sales, and Marketing teams
- Support internal communication regarding new opportunities and account activity
- Travel to High Point Market, meet with customers, and represent Mercana
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field
- Strong interest in business development, sales, or entrepreneurship
- Sociable, confident, and comfortable approaching new people
- Highly motivated, organized, and proactive
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Bilingual proficiency required: fluent in French and English, both spoken and written
- French is required to serve Quebec-based customers
- English is required to collaborate with teams in British Columbia and Virginia and represent Mercana to English-speaking customers
- Able to communicate professionally in French
Benefits
- Hands-on experience building a sales portfolio, developing new markets, and working directly with customers
- Participation in High Point Market in North Carolina
- In-person customer meetings and the opportunity to represent Mercana on the trade show floor
- Part-time position (fall term)
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