Hybrid Sales / Business Development Intern

at Bounteous

• Job title: Sales / Business Development Intern
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Montreal, Canada

About the role

• 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.