Growth & Business Development Intern – Design Industry

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