Internship Opportunity: Sales Specialist (Tamheer Program)

Near Platforms; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training stipend

Job summary

Near Platforms in Jeddah is offering an Internship Opportunity: Sales Specialist (Tamheer Program). This full-time 6-month internship provides hands-on experience in business development, lead generation, and data-driven sales growth within a SaaS environment.

You will conduct market research, build a leads database, and engage with prospective clients via emails, calls, and networking. Mentorship and potential full-time opportunities are available for top performers.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Business Administration, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in B2B sales, business development, and technology-driven solutions.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and presentation skills in both Arabic and English.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, lead generation tools, and digital productivity platforms.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data, identify trends, and suggest improvements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and identify potential customers across key industries.
• Build, maintain, and update a qualified leads database using CRM and sales automation tools.
• Initiate and manage communication with prospective clients through professional emails, phone calls, and online networking.
• Present Near’s products and solutions clearly and confidently to potential clients.
• Identify customer needs, qualify sales opportunities, and coordinate with relevant teams for further discussions.
• Follow up with prospective clients and support the sales team throughout the sales cycle.
• Coordinate client meetings, product demonstrations, and follow‑up activities.
• Track sales activities, outreach results, and contribute to performance reports.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to improve sales strategies and enhance overall business performance.

Skills

B2B sales

Analytical mindset

CRM familiarity

Communication

Presentation skills

Proactive

Education

Business Administration / Marketing / Industrial Engineering (or related)

Tools

CRM systems

Lead generation tools

Job description

Internship Opportunity: Sales Specialist (Tamheer Program)

Internship Type: Full-time

Duration: 6 Months

Near, a fast-growing technology company in the SaaS (Software as a Service) industry and smart business solutions, is looking for driven and curious talents to join our Sales Development team and play a key role in identifying growth opportunities and building meaningful client relationships.

This program is designed to equip talented graduates with hands‑on experience in business development, lead generation, and data-driven sales growth. Interns will learn how to research markets, identify potential clients, and craft personalized outreach strategies that align with Near’s innovative approach to B2B growth.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research and identify potential customers across key industries.
• Build, maintain, and update a qualified leads database using CRM and sales automation tools.
• Initiate and manage communication with prospective clients through professional emails, phone calls, and online networking.
• Present Near’s products and solutions clearly and confidently to potential clients.
• Identify customer needs, qualify sales opportunities, and coordinate with relevant teams for further discussions.
• Follow up with prospective clients and support the sales team throughout the sales cycle.
• Coordinate client meetings, product demonstrations, and follow‑up activities.
• Track sales activities, outreach results, and contribute to performance reports.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to improve sales strategies and enhance overall business performance.

We Are Looking For:

• Recent graduate in Business Administration, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in B2B sales, business development, and technology-driven solutions.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and presentation skills in both Arabic and English.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, lead generation tools, and digital productivity platforms.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and suggest improvements.
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-oriented startup environment.
• Genuine curiosity to learn about markets, customer behavior, and sales processes.

Tamheer Program Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements established by the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF):

• Must hold a diploma (at least one academic year from an accredited institution) or a bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized university.
• Must not have previous work experience exceeding one calendar year in the public or private sector.
• Must be 30 years of age or younger.
• Must not be currently employed in the public or private sector.
• Must not have fully exhausted the available training entitlement under the Tamheer program.
• Must meet all applicable HRDF eligibility requirements and obtain approval through the HRDF system.

What You’ll Gain:

• Monthly training reward of SAR 3,000 provided by HRDF, subject to eligibility and attendance requirements.
• Hands‑on experience in modern B2B sales and business development strategies within the SaaS and technology industry.
• Practical training on CRM systems, sales automation tools, client engagement, and data analysis.
• Continuous mentorship and guidance from Near’s experienced sales and business development team.
• Opportunity to strengthen analytical, communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
• Exposure to real startup challenges and cross‑functional collaboration with marketing and product teams.
• Potential full-time employment opportunity for top‑performing interns.