Business Development Project Intern BS/MS
This internship is fully focused on agency partnership recruitment operations and lead conversion. You will be on the front line of growing the MENA non‑mature agency partnership pipeline — cold calling prospects, converting leads, delivering presentations, running webinars, and keeping the recruitment engine running with clean data and strong team support. If you are driven, communicative, and thrive in a fast‑paced sales and operations environment, this is the role for you.
Team
Description:
The MENA Non‑Mature TCN Growth Engine is responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and incubating new Talent Content Networks across the region. The recruitment team drives top‑of‑funnel lead generation, agency qualification, and structured onboarding to build a healthy pipeline of high‑quality TCNs ready for growth and graduation.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short‑term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real‑world experience. You will gain practical skills through on‑the‑job learning in a fast‑paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – we encourage you to apply early.
Key Responsibilities- Cold Calling & Outreach – Execute high‑volume daily outreach via cold calls, Whats App, and email to generate and qualify new TCN leads. Maintain a consistent daily outreach volume targeting 70–100 touchpoints per day. Proactively identify and approach potential TCN candidates across assigned channels including paid ads, open onboarding, and referrals. Follow up persistently with prospects through the funnel until conversion or disqualification.
- Lead Onboarding & Conversion – Guide qualified leads through the full onboarding journey from initial contact to successful TCN registration. Process 2–3 qualified application submissions per day consistently. Apply lead qualification criteria to assess prospect quality and prioritize high‑value candidates for conversion. Support AMs in closing leads and ensuring a smooth transition into the onboarding stage.
- Presentations & Webinars – Deliver structured recruitment presentations to prospective TCN candidates individually and in group settings. Co‑facilitate or independently run 1 online recruitment webinar or on‑ground workshop per week. Prepare and update pitch decks, onboarding materials, and presentation assets as needed. Represent the team professionally in all candidate‑facing interactions.
- CRM Management & Data Integrity – Maintain accurate and fully up‑to‑date records across all recruitment trackers and CRM tools on a daily basis. Log all outreach activity, lead status, application progress, and conversion outcomes with zero recurring gaps. Flag pipeline bottlenecks, duplicate entries, and data inconsistencies to the team lead proactively. Generate weekly CRM reports covering outreach volume, lead status, and conversion progress.
- Team Support & Coordination – Support AMs with day‑to‑day recruitment tasks, lead follow‑ups, and pipeline management. Coordinate with the onboarding team to ensure smooth handoff of newly converted TCNs. Assist the Recruitment & Onboarding Lead with ad‑hoc projects, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. Contribute actively to team meetings with pipeline updates and performance insights.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Full‑time availability (4–6 months), starting June 2026 in Dubai.
- Strong interest in the creator economy, live streaming, and talent development.
- Fluent in Arabic and English. Confident communicator with strong cold calling and presentation skills.
- Detail‑oriented and organized with solid Excel and CRM data management skills.
- Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and comfortable managing high outreach volumes consistently.
- Prior experience in recruitment, sales, business development, or talent acquisition.
- Familiarity with CRM tools and pipeline management workflows.
- Experience delivering presentations or facilitating webinars in a professional setting.
- Knowledge of MENA creator culture, live streaming trends, and the agency ecosystem.
- Experience with AI tools for outreach automation or lead qualification is a strong plus.
- Previous internship in a fast‑paced tech, media, or creator economy environment.
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