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Growth & Business Development Intern – Design Industry (PART-TIME, Fall)
@ Mercana
Surrey, Colombie-Britannique
En bref
Mercana, a North American home furnishings wholesaler, is hiring a part-time Growth & Business Development Intern for the fall. The intern supports prospecting, market research and customer engagement across retail, design and online channels, and travels to High Point Market in North Carolina. Pay is $21 to $25 per hour.
Salaire :
21 $–25 $ de l’heure
Responsabilités :
- Prospect and support outreach to new retail, design and online customers
- Research target markets, competitors and industry trends
- Build and maintain target account lists and market maps
- Support customer conversations, presentations and onboarding
Résumé des exigences :
- 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
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Outils et compétences
Source et dates
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- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-09-22
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-10-11
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-10-18
Ces dates décrivent le dossier source, pas une vérification en direct du recrutement. Consultez l’offre originale.
Détails du poste
| Niveau | Débutant |
| Domaine | Développement des affaires |
| Saisonnier | Oui |
| Déplacements | avion : modérés · route : aucun |
| Milieu de travail | Bureau, Chez les clients |
| Position | Assis et debout |
| Exigences physiques | physique faible · ordinateur élevé |
| Langues | English |
| Formation | Baccalauréat (exigé) |
| Domaines d’études | Business, Marketing |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
Mercana
Profil d’entreprise sauvegardé
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Supplying leading designers, retailers, & online stores with wholesale art, furniture, lighting, & decor for 40+ years.
Description complète de l’entreprise
A leading furniture and decor manufacturer crafting luxury designed for everyday living. Mercana is one of North America's leading wholesale furniture companies with a global reach. With 40+ years of wholesale & manufacturing expertise and a full lineup of 15,000+ products, we provide everything industry-leading interior designers and retailers need to deliver world-class interiors and outstanding retail offerings. Our Story: Founded in 1980 in the Smith family garage, Mercana originated as a small art manufacturer serving the local photography industry in Vancouver, British Columbia. Since then, we’ve continued to establish ourselves in major markets across North America through our imaginatively merchandised, seasonally updated, permanent showroom locations. We attend Las Vegas, High Point, and Toronto industry Markets and Gift Shows. Our Culture: Fostering Passion Driven Careers. Our people are the heart & soul of our business. Everything we do is inspired by the strong family values with which our company was founded over 40 years ago. For us, success goes well beyond revenue and size but is also defined by a greater sense of community, purpose, and more meaningful business actions. We believe that balancing work & family life is key, and that we should always enjoy what we do. Our Locations: Our permanent showrooms at Las Vegas and Highpoint Markets offer over 50,000 sq. ft. of the very best Mercana products with attentive service from our sales team. We also proudly offer a highly personalized buying experience at our corporate showroom in British Columbia. South Surrey, BC, Canada: Head Office and Showroom Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Showroom High Point, North Carolina, USA: Showroom
- Abonnés LinkedIn
- 6 681
- Personnes associées sur LinkedIn
- 117
- Bureaux déclarés
- 3250 189th Street, Surrey, British Columbia V3Z1A7, CA
- 210 E Commerce Ave, High Point, North Carolina 27260, US
- 475 S Grand Central Pkwy, Building A, Showroom 430, Las VEgas, Nevada 89106, US
- 120 Enterprise Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23603, US
- Catégories d’activité
- Interior Design
- Furniture
- Autres noms enregistrés
- Mercana
- Mercana Furniture and Decor
- Spécialités
- Mirrors
- Framed Art
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Oil Paintings
- Wall Decor
- Home Accessories
- Chairs
- Canvas Giclee
- Clocks
- Vases
- Candle Holders
- Trays
- Bowls
- Boxes
- Table Lamps
- Ceiling Fixtures
- Bookends
- Tables
- Canvas
- Rugs
- wholesale
- furniture wholesale
- and dropshipping
- Le profil indique une agence de recrutement
- Non
- Investissement total déclaré
- 0
La devise et la date d’observation ne sont pas fournies; ce n’est ni une valorisation actuelle ni une ronde de financement.
A leading furniture and decor manufacturer crafting luxury designed for everyday living. Mercana is one of North America's leading wholesale furniture companies with a global reach. With 40+ years of wholesale & manufacturing expertise and a full lineup of 15,000+ products, we provide everything industry-leading interior designers and retailers need to deliver world-class interiors and outstanding retail…
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Secteur | Wholesale |
| Taille | 201-500 employees |
| Siège social | Surrey, British Columbia |
| Type d’organisation | Privately Held |
| Fondée en | 1980 |
| Spécialités | MirrorsFramed ArtFurnitureLightingOil PaintingsWall DecorHome AccessoriesChairsCanvas GicleeClocks |
| Offres sur Jobsy | 6 |
| Voir la page |
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.
Responsibilities
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)
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