Region Market Development Intern - College Program 2026

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Region Market Development (RMD) team at Mercer. This team plays a critical role in supporting Mercer’s sales professionals, client relationship managers, and consultants by driving client engagement and ensuring seamless communication across business lines.  As part of this team, you will gain hands-on experience in growth operations across our practices, contributing to innovative solutions that drive client and business success.

We will count on you to:

• Conduct research on client companies using both external sources and Mercer’s internal data.
• Assist in writing and structuring internal communications, such as reports, spreadsheets, presentations, colleague messages and ad-hoc strategic initiatives.
• Support the sales process by maintaining cross line of business communication and updating the client relationship management system with new opportunities and activities.
• Provide analytical support on sales, revenue, and pipeline-related projects.
• Utilize CRM and sales tools such as Microsoft Dynamics, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, MiEdge, and Factiva to maintain pipeline hygiene and conduct research.
• Help plan and execute marketing initiatives and client/prospect events, including lead qualifications and contact list management.

What you need to have:

• Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in PR, communications, marketing, business, management, or related fields.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What makes you stand out:

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Other experience using Customer Relationship Management systems like Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment with changing priorities.
• Intellectual curiosity paired with strong business acumen.
• Candidates graduating from a local college and/or currently reside in the Metro-NY Tri-State area are preferred.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
   

What’s Next: 

Application Instructions:    

• When creating your application, please use your permanent home address and use your personal email address rather than your school email address.    
   

First Round Interviews:    

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.    
• If selected, first-round interviews consist of an on-demand digital video interview.    
• Further timing and instructions will be provided at that time. 

The applicable hourly rate for this role is $27.  

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.