Business Development Project Intern (TikTok LIVE) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

This internship is fully focused on agency partnership recruitment operations and lead conversion. You will be on the front line of growing the MENA non-mature agency partnership pipeline — cold calling prospects, converting leads, delivering presentations, running webinars, and keeping the recruitment engine running with clean data and strong team support. If you are driven, communicative, and thrive in a fast-paced sales and operations environment, this is the role for you.

Team Description
The MENA Non-Mature TCN Growth Engine is responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and incubating new Talent Content Networks across the region. The recruitment team drives top-of-funnel lead generation, agency qualification, and structured onboarding to build a healthy pipeline of high-quality TCNs ready for growth and graduation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cold Calling & Outreach

• Execute high-volume daily outreach via cold calls, WhatsApp, and email to generate and qualify new TCN leads
• Maintain a consistent daily outreach volume targeting 70–100 touchpoints per day
• Proactively identify and approach potential TCN candidates across assigned channels including paid ads, open onboarding, and referrals
• Follow up persistently with prospects through the funnel until conversion or disqualification

2. Lead Onboarding & Conversion

• Guide qualified leads through the full onboarding journey from initial contact to successful TCN registration
• Process 2–3 qualified application submissions per day consistently
• Apply lead qualification criteria to assess prospect quality and prioritize high-value candidates for conversion
• Support AMs in closing leads and ensuring a smooth transition into the onboarding stage

3. Presentations & Webinars

• Deliver structured recruitment presentations to prospective TCN candidates individually and in group settings
• Co-facilitate or independently run 1 online recruitment webinar or on-ground workshop per week
• Prepare and update pitch decks, onboarding materials, and presentation assets as needed
• Represent the team professionally in all candidate-facing interactions

4. CRM Management & Data Integrity

• Maintain accurate and fully up-to-date records across all recruitment trackers and CRM tools on a daily basis
• Log all outreach activity, lead status, application progress, and conversion outcomes with zero recurring gaps
• Flag pipeline bottlenecks, duplicate entries, and data inconsistencies to the team lead proactively
• Generate weekly CRM reports covering outreach volume, lead status, and conversion progress

5. Team Support & Coordination

• Support AMs with day-to-day recruitment tasks, lead follow-ups, and pipeline management
• Coordinate with the onboarding team to ensure smooth handoff of newly converted TCNs
• Assist the Recruitment & Onboarding Lead with ad-hoc projects, reporting, and process improvement initiatives
• Contribute actively to team meetings with pipeline updates and performance insights

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.​

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Full-time availability (4–6 months), starting June 2026 in Dubai
• Strong interest in the creator economy, live streaming, and talent development
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• Confident communicator with strong cold calling and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented and organized with solid Excel and CRM data management skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable managing high outreach volumes consistently

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in recruitment, sales, business development, or talent acquisition
• Familiarity with CRM tools and pipeline management workflows
• Experience delivering presentations or facilitating webinars in a professional setting
• Knowledge of MENA creator culture, live streaming trends, and the agency ecosystem
• Experience with AI tools for outreach automation or lead qualification is a strong plus
• Previous internship in a fast-paced tech, media, or creator economy environment