Intern, Commercial (Membership)

Position Description

The Toronto Region Board of Trade is seeking an Intern to support the Commercial team from May to August 2026. This role is ideal for a student who is passionate about marketing, sales enablement, and client engagement. Reporting to the Senior Director, Sales and Member Engagement, the intern will contribute to sales operations, marketing support, and prospect development by assisting with client-facing materials, sponsorship proposal development, and targeted business research.

This internship is built for a student who is curious, organized, eager to learn, and thrives in a fast‑paced, professional business environment. The successful candidate will gain hands‑on experience in B2B sales, market research, and marketing communications, while supporting key functions that contribute to the Board’s revenue and partnership objectives.

Role Description

• Build compelling presentation decks for internal use and for clients, supporting sales meetings and sponsorship conversations.
• Assist in the creation, review, and formatting of sponsorship proposals and contracts to support ongoing revenue opportunities.
• Develop targeted new‑business prospect lists by leveraging LinkedIn, industry databases, and other research tools.
• Support the management and updating of internal rosters, including the growth and maintenance of Influence+ program lists.
• Organize and maintain internal team folders, ensuring documentation is structured, updated, and easily accessible.
• Collaborate with the Sales, Marketing, and Engagement teams to support cross‑departmental workflows and enable smooth internal operations.
• Contribute to special projects that support broader team initiatives tied to commercial growth and member engagement.

Your Experience Includes

• Current enrollment in a Business, Marketing, Commerce, Communications, or related undergraduate or post grad program.
• Strong interest in marketing, sales strategy, client engagement, or commercial operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint (deck building) and Excel (lists and data organization).
• Experience researching using LinkedIn or similar tools to identify potential business opportunities.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple small tasks at once.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

You’re often described as:

• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and a strong communicator
• Collaborative with colleagues from all levels and departments
• Agile and open to changing directions, adopting new practices, or learning something new
• Curious, a self‑starter with the ability to work independently
• A strong multitasker with the ability to navigate competing deadlines
• A creative problem solver

Compensation & Benefits

TRBOT is committed to fair, equitable pay that matches the responsibility and expertise behind every role.

This role has a pay range from $17.60 to $20 per hour.

At TRBOT, performance plays an important role in pay progression. As you build your skills, take on new challenges, and make an impact, your compensation will evolve to reflect that progress. Regular development check-ins with your manager keep your path clear and your momentum strong.

We encourage open dialogue about compensation at every stage of the interview process to ensure transparency and trust. Ask us anything—we want you to feel informed and confident from day one.

About the Toronto Region Board of Trade

At Toronto Region Board of Trade, you work closely with a collaborative, results-driven team of city builders. You will be centre stage on the issues that matter to the region. Working at Toronto Region Board of Trade gives you an opportunity to work with thought leaders, while collaborating with our dynamic, diverse membership.

Our culture is grounded in core values that include:

Learn more about the exciting work the Board is doing at bot.com.

We look forward to hearing from interested candidates. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Board welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As part of our recruitment process, TRBOT may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the screening of applications. Participation is optional, and candidates can choose to opt out as part of the application process.