About the role#
Encore Market Engagement is looking for a Business Development Intern for the Winter 2027 term. You will work with our client, Unilever, to support their sales organization. This role involves analyzing data, assisting with business planning, and collaborating with sales, marketing, and category teams. You will gain exposure to major retail accounts and present your project results to business leaders at the end of the program.
What you'll do#
- Access, manage, and analyze client and commercial data.
- Help teams develop growth strategies.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and business reviews.
- Track promotional and commercial initiatives.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and category teams.
- Support joint business planning initiatives with clients.
- Monitor performance indicators and identify improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to project execution and meeting deadlines.
- Present your internship project results to business leaders.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a 3rd or 4th-year university student in Business Administration.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Good communication and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency in Excel, specifically VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and SUMIF.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Availability from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, without academic conflicts.
- Legal right to work full-time in Canada.
- Availability for the entire duration of the internship.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
Location & details#
- Locations: Toronto, Ontario or Montréal, Quebec.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 4, 2027 to April 2, 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: Paid at $25.00 per hour.
About Encore Market Engagement
Encore Market Engagement is a field sales organization based in Oakville, Ontario. Founded in 2011, the company provides consulting, technology, and execution services for retail and consumer-based industries. It supports clients in sectors such as consumer packaged goods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. The firm employs between 201 and 500 people.
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