About the role#
We are looking for a Business Development Intern to join our National Accounts team. You will gain hands-on experience in equipment finance, sales, and relationship management while working alongside experienced professionals. This role offers exposure to the full cycle of business development, from initial prospecting to supporting customer relationships.
What you'll do#
- Research prospective vendors, manufacturers, dealers, and businesses across Canada.
- Build and maintain targeted prospect lists for Relationship Manager outreach.
- Conduct proactive outreach to existing clients regarding pre-approved financing opportunities, targeting 50 outbound calls per day.
- Research companies, industries, and equipment markets to identify new financing opportunities.
- Prepare company and market summaries to assist Relationship Managers with meetings.
- Support trade shows, campaigns, and other lead-generation initiatives.
- Assist with sales materials, account information, and follow-up activities.
- Organize information to help move opportunities through the sales process.
- Maintain accurate prospect, vendor, and customer information in our CRM.
- Document business development activity and help identify improvements to sales information management.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in business, commerce, finance, economics, marketing, or a related field.
- Interest in sales, financial services, equipment finance, or business development.
- Experience researching companies, working with data, or organizing information through school or previous employment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn new tools.
- Experience with CRM systems, Microsoft Power Platform, or AI tools is an asset.
- French-English bilingualism is an asset.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
- The role is based in our Toronto, Burnaby, or Montreal offices.
- We operate under a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of one day per week in the office to support collaboration.
About Meridian OneCap Credit Corp.
Meridian OneCap Credit Corp. provides commercial equipment finance and leasing solutions for dealers and end users. Based in Burnaby, British Columbia, the company operates as a subsidiary of Meridian Credit Union. It employs between 51 and 200 people. The organization focuses on building long-term partnerships with its clients.
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