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Growth & Business Development Intern
Mercana Furniture and Decor. Prospect, qualify, and support outreach to new retail, design, and online customer opportunities .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong capabilities in business development and sales support, with a focus on customer outreach, market research, and account management within the furniture and home décor industry.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Business DevelopmentSales SupportMarket ResearchCustomer OutreachAccount Management
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Pipeline ManagementPresentation PreparationMarket MappingTrend IdentificationCompetitor Analysis
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOutgoing PersonalityHighly MotivatedOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
Email OutreachLinkedInPhone Communication
Industry Keywords
Furniture IndustryHome Décor IndustryCustomer OpportunitiesAccount OnboardingHigh Point Market
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prospect, qualify, and support outreach to new retail, design, and online customer opportunities
- Assist in building and maintaining a pipeline of target accounts
- Support outreach through email, LinkedIn, and phone
- 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
- Support conversations with prospective and existing customers
- Assist in preparing presentations and product introductions
- Help coordinate follow-ups and account onboarding activities
- Collaborate with Business Development, Sales, and Marketing teams
- Support internal communication around new opportunities and account activity
- Travel to High Point Market in North Carolina and represent Mercana on the show floor
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Available to work February–May 2027
Benefits
Comp & perks- Travel to High Point Market in North Carolina
- Hands-on experience in business development, sales pipeline development, new market development, and customer engagement
- Opportunity to meet customers face to face and represent Mercana on the show floor