Business Development Intern – Systems Integration

Newcom; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Newcom, a UAE boutique distributor, seeks a Business Development Intern – Systems Integration in Dubai. The role blends research with active pipeline development, including outbound outreach and meeting-setting in a fast-paced setting.

The intern will research customer needs, support competitive analysis, and help expand the team’s network while maintaining pipeline records. This is a part-time or full-time internship (3–6 months) in the Value Added Sales Division.

Qualifications

• Currently in final year of Bachelor’s program or pursuing MBA.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to accelerate research and draft content.
• Proficiency in direct outbound outreach including cold calls and emails.
• Proficiency in Canva to prepare professional-quality presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with concise synthesis of complex information.

Responsibilities

• Research customer needs, buying patterns and project requirements.
• Support competitive research to inform outreach positioning.
• Conduct outbound cold calls and email outreach to prospective customers and partners.
• Assist in meeting-setting and early relationship development for the team.
• Build and expand the team’s professional network and activation calendar.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activity, meetings, and pipeline status.

Skills

AI tools

Outbound outreach

Canva

Structured thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration or related

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

CRM tools

Tableau

Job description

Business Development Intern – Systems Integration

Position Type: Part-time or Full-time Internship (3–6 months, with potential extension)
Compensation: Monthly Stipend
Location: Dubai, UAE
Department: Value Added Sales Division

The Business Development Intern will support the Systems Integration channel team through customer needs research and active pipeline development. This is an execution-focused role that combines research with hands-on outbound outreach.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research systems integrator customer needs, buying patterns, and typical project requirements.
• Support competitive and category research to inform outreach positioning
• Conduct outbound cold calling and email outreach to prospective customers and partners.
• Support meeting-setting and early relationship development on behalf of the team.

Network Building & Pipeline Tracking

• Assist in building and expanding the team’s professional network and activation calendar.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activity, meetings, and pipeline status.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s program (Business Administration, Sales, Commerce, or a related field) or pursuing an MBA.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) to accelerate research, synthesize large documents (PDFs/reports), and structure and draft initial content.
• Diligence in validating AI-generated outputs against primary sources.
• Genuine comfort with direct outbound outreach, including cold calling and cold email.
• Proficiency in Canva with a proven ability to prepare professional-quality presentations.
• Structured thinking with ability to break down complex problems methodically.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to synthesize complex information concisely.
• Strong stakeholder management skills — ability to work across teams, manage expectations, and drive alignment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter mentality with intellectual curiosity and proactive problem-solving approach.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel charts).
• Prior internship, work experience, or project work in a relevant area.
• Familiarity with CRM tools; prior experience in a customer-facing or sales development role.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay and stipend.
• Direct access to and mentorship from senior management.
• Hands-on involvement in real commercial challenges and high-impact initiatives across the business.
• Real exposure to the systems, processes, and strategy the company is actively building.
• Professional development opportunities including training, workshops, and structured coaching.
• Networking opportunities across the industry.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Newcom is a boutique distribution firm based in the UAE, leading in the categories of accessories, video collaboration, and smart home. We are committed to fostering talent development and providing meaningful learning experiences for our interns.

Company Website: www.newcomme.com