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