Merchant Acquisition Intern

About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated Merchant Acquisition intern to join our In-store Operations team. This role involves signing new businesses and inspecting our in-store marketing efforts at partner stores. As an intern, you will be on the ground, visiting both new and existing merchants. This position is ideal for an energetic individual eager to learn and grow in a dynamic start-up environment.

Your responsibilities

• Active Merchant Outreach: Proactively identify and approach potential merchants in their physical store locations, introducing the company's services or products and explaining the benefits of partnership.
• Relationship Building: Establish and nurture strong relationships with merchants, understanding their unique needs and challenges to position the company's offerings as valuable solutions.
• On-Site Demonstrations: Conduct in-person product or service demonstrations and address merchant concerns to secure new partnerships.
• Market Intelligence Gathering: Collect and report valuable market insights, competitor activities, and merchant feedback to inform company strategy and product development, including visibility of in-store materials.
• Conversion and Onboarding: Guide interested merchants through the application and onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition and laying the groundwork for a successful long-term partnership.

Your expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong Arabic and English communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.
• Organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Stakeholder management skills and CRM proficiency.
• Highly energetic and proactive.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• UAE driver's license is mandatory.