Marketing & Sales Co-op

VCycene Inc. | Markham, ON | On-site | 8 Months | Fall 2026 Term

Location

On-site — 3600 Steeles Ave. E., Suite B112, Markham, ON L3R 9Z7 (not available remotely)

Term

September 2026 – April 2027 (8-month co-op / internship placement)

Compensation

$20–$25 CAD/hour, based on candidate qualifications

Reports To

Pedrum Amin, Marketing & Fulfillment Lead

Apply

[email protected]

About VCycene

VCycene is a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing sustainable living with the LILA Composter line (LILA Mini and LILA Pro) and the Lovely companion app. Our AI-powered composting technology helps people transform food scraps into premium organic fertilizer in just 7–14 days. Join our mission to reduce food waste and build eco-conscious communities.

About the Role

We're looking for a highly motivated and creative Marketing & Sales Co-op to support LILA's growth over an 8-month placement. You will report directly to Pedrum Amin and gain hands-on experience across marketing, sales, and fulfillment inside a fast-moving hardware startup, with real ownership over the channels and campaigns you touch.

What You'll Do

Marketing

· Assist with social media content creation and management across platforms

· Support SEO and website optimization efforts

· Help plan, execute, and report on email marketing campaigns

· Support the creation and management of paid advertising campaigns

· Assist with influencer marketing outreach and management

· Contribute to earned media efforts through partnerships and press outreach

· Help create one-pagers, packaging labels, and other marketing collateral

· Assist with event discovery, preparation, attendance, and post-event analysis

Sales

· Build and optimize sales systems and pipelines





· Maintain sales data and pipeline hygiene in HubSpot CRM

· Assist in lead discovery, outreach, and deal closing

Fulfillment

· Support planning and execution of order fulfillment

· Help manage customer interactions and feedback

Qualifications

· Currently enrolled in a co-op, internship, or work-integrated learning program (e.g., WaterlooWorks, University of Toronto PEY, York University Co-op, or equivalent) in Marketing, Business, or a related field

· Eligible to complete a for-credit co-op/internship placement in Canada

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)

· Basic understanding of SEO and content creation

· Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced startup environment

· Enthusiasm for sustainability and innovation

· Comfortable appearing on camera for content (an asset, not required)

Why Join Us

· Hands-on ownership across digital marketing, sales, and fulfillment at an eco-friendly hardware startup

· Direct mentorship from Pedrum Amin and a small, quick-moving team

· Real visibility — your work reaches real customers, not a sandbox project

· On-site parking

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief note on why this role excites you to [email protected], or apply through your school's co-op portal (WaterlooWorks / PEY / York Co-op) or the LinkedIn / Indeed posting. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

VCycene is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship / Co-op

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Marketing Intern - Co-op 2026 (Markham)
🏢 VCycene
📍 Markham