business development intern

About the Role

What You'll Do

• Research and identify potential clients, including new market entrants, growing SMEs, and foreign investors.
• Prepare client-facing proposals, service information packs, and pricing summaries.
• Support outreach through calls, emails, and follow-ups with prospective clients.
• Maintain the sales and lead pipeline tracker with current status and next steps.
• Follow up with interested prospects to help move them toward signed engagements.
• Research market trends, competitor positioning, and new opportunities.
• Coordinate and occasionally attend client meetings, networking events, and exhibitions.
• Track and report lead conversion and outreach performance.

What We're Looking For

• Currently a student in business, marketing, sales, or a related field, or a recent graduate based in Qatar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Comfort reaching out to prospective clients professionally.
• Organized, proactive, and motivated by results rather than activity alone.
• Interest in sales, business growth, or client-facing work.
• No prior professional experience is required; drive and willingness to learn are valued.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on exposure to how a consulting firm identifies, pursues, and converts clients.
• Mentorship on outreach, proposals, and client conversations.
• Understanding of the journey from prospect to signed client.
• A flexible schedule that can work around studies.
• A certificate of completion or reference letter upon finishing the internship.
• Potential for a longer-term opportunity based on performance.

Work Arrangement

• Work location is in person in Doha, Qatar.
• The schedule is described as flexible enough to work around studies.

Pay

• Pay is listed as QAR 1,500.00 to QAR 2,000.00 per hour.