Business Development Intern / BLR WORLD

BLR WORLD; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent consultancy in Dubai is seeking a Business Development Intern to support market research and business development tasks. Responsibilities include conducting competitive analyses, monitoring business portals, and assisting in proposal creation. Ideal candidates are recent graduates in Business, Marketing, or related fields, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and are eligible for full-time work. This role offers a stipend of 4000 AED per month and opportunities for mentorship and global project exposure.

Benefits

World-class mentorship

Exposure to global award-winning projects

Free lunch every Friday

Participation in company Wellbeing program

Invitations to company activities and social gatherings

Stipend of 4000 AED per month

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work full-time in Dubai UAE in an office-based role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify new business opportunities.
• Monitor business and supplier portals for compliance and new tender opportunities.
• Support in creating client-tailored proposals and presentations.
• Research and qualify potential leads and business prospects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability & Initiative

Collaborative Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Currently pursuing or recent graduate in Business Marketing Sales or related field

Job description

About BLR WORLD

BLR WORLD is an award-winning talent consultancy for the culture entertainment and events sectors enabling organisations to plan staff and operate unique permanent and temporary visitor experiences with the very best people.

Our core services are HR Consultancy Recruitment Training and Operations. We find brilliant people create high performing teams design environments and training to help them thrive then manage them seamlessly on the ground. The result One-of-a-kind experiences delivered by energised and enthusiastic teams exceeding the highest standards.

BLR WORLD operates globally with offices across the Middle East in Dubai Abu Dhabi Riyadh Doha Asia in Japan Oceania in Australia and Europe with London and Milan. New offices to follow in other key markets.

About the role

BLR WORLD is seeking a dedicated and proactive Business Development Intern to join our team in Dubai. This is a hands‑on opportunity to contribute directly to our growth by driving market insights monitoring key business portals and supporting the creation of impactful client pitches. This role includes working closely with Social Media Graphic Design and Senior Leadership / Executive teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Market Research & Competitive Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify new business opportunities emerging trends and shifts in the global landscape.

• Analyze competitor strategies service offerings and industry best practices to help BLR WORLD maintain a competitive edge and inform strategic decision‑making.

2. Business Portal Monitoring

• Oversee the daily monitoring and maintenance of select company business and supplier portals.

• Ensure all corporate documents compliance certificates and company information within the portals are accurate and up‑to‑date.

• Proactively check portals for new tender opportunities and assist in the timely upload of submissions and required documentation.

• Support the administrative process for new supplier registrations on various client and industry platforms.

3. Proposal and Pitch Development

• Support in the creation of compelling client‑tailored proposals and presentations.

• Contribute to the full development cycle from initial strategic conceptualization and planning to content writing and final presentation preparation.

• Translate complex services and solutions into clear concise and impactful messaging for prospective clients.

4. Research & Analysis

• Assist in identifying researching and qualifying potential leads and business prospects across target markets.

• Contribute to the development and execution of lead generation strategies by supporting data analysis market outreach and networking initiatives.

5. Administration

• Other tasks as required

Qualifications & Skills

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or a recent graduate with a degree in Business Marketing Sales or a closely related field.

• Must be eligible to work full‑time in Dubai UAE and commit to an office‑based role.

Essential Skills

• Analytical Skills: Proven ability to collect analyze and interpret data to derive actionable insights.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with a strong emphasis on professional document and presentation creation.

• Adaptability & Initiative: A proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic fast‑paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Collaborative Skills: A strong team player who can work effectively with various internal stakeholders.

• Attention to Detail: Highly organized approach to administrative duties document management and proposal submission.

Location & Commitments

• 4 - 5 days/week internship

• 9 hours a day including a 1-hour lunch break

• Office based with options for remote working

In return you will receive:

• World‑class mentorship

• Exposure to global award‑winning projects

• A free lunch every Friday

• Participation in company Wellbeing program (sports e.g. padel)

• Invitations to other free company activities and social gatherings

• Stipend of 4000 AED per month