Junior Sales/Business Development Intern at Bounteous focused on nurturing financial sector clients. Supporting account management and market analysis under mentorship guidance.
Responsibilities
Proactively identify and prospect potential clients (banks, insurance companies, fintechs) through market research, databases, LinkedIn and networking.
Support account management: maintain and nurture relationships with prospects, keep in touch, understand their needs, and position Bounteous' offering for optimal fit.
Qualify leads and manage CRM / lead-tracking tools; keep the sales pipeline up to date.
Support the preparation of proposals, presentations and demonstrations for clients; assist senior team members in meetings as needed.
Conduct market and competitive analyses: map trends in finance, fintech and insurance, identify market gaps and contribute to strategic thinking on Bounteous’ next objectives.
Collaborate with marketing, consulting and delivery teams to ensure alignment between what we promise and what we can deliver.
Regularly report on progress: pipeline status, outreach metrics, feedback, lead qualification and market insights.
Requirements
Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution (full-time or part-time).
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), ideally in English and French.
Highly motivated, resourceful and curious, with an interest in digital transformation, fintech, consulting and sales.
Comfortable with prospecting, cold outreach and client interactions; strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanour.
Analytical mindset: able to conduct research, understand markets and synthesize information.
Ability to manage time, track prospecting activities and maintain organized follow-up.
Basic knowledge of office tools (e.g., Google Workspace / Microsoft Office); CRM experience is a plus but not required.
Benefits
Practical B2B experience in consulting/digital transformation and the fintech/financial services sector.
Mentorship from senior consultants and exposure to end-to-end business development processes.
Opportunity to work on strategic account prospecting and market analysis projects, not limited to cold calling.
Potential to transition to a full-time position after a successful internship.
Flexible, dynamic environment with exposure to a variety of client challenges and rapid learning.
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