Business Development Representative Intern

SkillUp MENA, Inc.; Oman; On-site; OMR 3,348 - 6,696; Full time

Job summary

SkillUp MENA is seeking an enthusiastic Business Development Representative (BDR) Intern to gain hands-on experience in B2B sales, lead generation, and client engagement across the MENA region. This internship offers mentorship from experienced sales professionals while contributing to real business growth.

Based in Oman, the role involves researching potential clients, building a prospect database, outbound prospecting, CRM upkeep, and supporting sales presentations and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Senior university student or recent graduate in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (verbal and written).
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Interest in B2B sales, EdTech, and SaaS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients across the MENA region.
• Build and maintain a qualified database of prospects.
• Conduct outbound prospecting via email, LinkedIn, and phone.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on criteria.
• Schedule discovery meetings and product demonstrations.
• Update CRM with customer information and activities.
• Assist in preparing sales presentations, proposals, and follow-ups.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing on lead generation campaigns.
• Meet weekly outreach and lead generation targets.
• Participate in sales meetings, training, and coaching.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Business Development Representative Intern

Oman

Full-Time

About SkillUp MENA

SkillUp MENA is a leading Learning & Development solutions provider that helps organizations transform their workforce through innovative learning technologies, corporate training, and talent development solutions across the MENA region.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Business Development Representative (BDR) Intern who is eager to gain hands-on experience in B2B sales, lead generation, and client engagement. This internship offers a great opportunity to learn from experienced sales professionals while contributing to real business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients across the MENA region.
• Build and maintain a qualified database of prospects.
• Conduct outbound prospecting through email, LinkedIn, and phone calls.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on predefined criteria.
• Schedule discovery meetings and product demonstrations for the Sales team.
• Update and maintain CRM records with accurate customer information and activities.
• Assist in preparing sales presentations, proposals, and follow-up communications.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team on lead generation campaigns.
• Meet weekly outreach and lead generation targets.
• Participate in sales meetings, training sessions, and coaching activities.

Requirements

• Senior university student or recent graduate in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Interest in B2B sales, EdTech, Learning & Development, or SaaS solutions.