Business Development Intern

Business Development Intern — UAE Schools

Company: Optimus Orien

Location: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWork arrangement: RemoteDuration: 1 monthJob type: InternshipCompensation: Unpaid internship𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗨𝗦 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡Optimus Orien is an early-stage EdTech platform focused on making school management more intelligent, organized, and data-informed.Our School Performance Intelligence & Early Intervention platform brings academic performance, attendance, homework, examinations, and performance trends into one centralized system, helping school leaders and educators better understand student and school performance.We are currently preparing for our initial school deployments and are offering selected schools 60 days of free access with no initial payment required.𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣We are looking for a motivated Business Development Intern based in the UAE to help us introduce Optimus Orien to private and international schools, particularly in Dubai.This is an opportunity to work directly with an early-stage EdTech startup and gain practical experience in business development, B2B outreach, education technology, market research, and international sales.𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨’𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗢- Research private and international schools across Dubai and the UAE.- Identify relevant decision-makers such as school owners, founders, principals, directors, and academic leaders.- Build and maintain a qualified prospect list.- Conduct professional and personalized email and LinkedIn outreach using company-approved messaging.- Follow up with interested prospects.- Research school needs and identify potential opportunities for Optimus Orien.- Track outreach, responses, follow-ups, and opportunities in an organized manner.- Introduce interested schools to the founder for further discussion.- Provide feedback on the UAE education market and common responses from schools.𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗘’𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥You don't need previous sales experience.

We are primarily looking for someone who is:- A strong communicator in English.- Comfortable researching organizations and finding the right contacts.- Professional and confident in written communication.- Organized and consistent with follow-ups.- Interested in EdTech, education, startups, or business development.- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.- Able to dedicate consistent time during the one-month internship.- Based in the UAE, preferably Dubai.𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨’𝗟𝗟 𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡During the internship, you will gain practical experience in:- International B2B business development- EdTech sales and market research- School-sector outreach- Lead generation and prospect qualification- Professional communication with education decision-makers- Working directly with an early-stage startup founder- Understanding how an EdTech product enters a new international marketSuccessful completion of the internship will include an internship certificate, and strong performance may lead to consideration for future paid or incentive-based opportunities with Optimus Orien.𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧This is a one-month unpaid internship focused on learning, practical experience, and business development.The intern will not be expected to independently close contracts or make commitments on behalf of Optimus Orien. Interested schools and substantive business discussions will be handled by the founder.𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬If you are interested in EdTech, startups, education, and international business development, we would be happy to hear from you.Please apply with your CV and a short introduction explaining why you are interested in the role.