Partnerships & Industry Outreach Intern

 

Description:

As a Partnerships & Industry Outreach Intern, you will be on the front lines of Proplr’s growth identifying, contacting, and nurturing relationships with companies, industry professionals, and organizations across the UAE. Your primary mission is to bring in industry partners who want to engage with Proplr’s student community through one of our four partnership pillars: Innovation Challenges, Talent & Recruitment, Event Sponsorship, and Mentorship & Culture.

 

This is a high-impact, outward-facing role. You will be making cold calls, sending outreach emails, attending networking events, and following up with potential partners. If you are someone who loves people, isn’t afraid to pick up the phone, and wants real business development experience at a fast-moving startup, this role is for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Outreach & Prospecting

•   Research and build a target list of companies across relevant UAE industries (tech, finance, healthcare, sustainability, education)

•   Conduct cold outreach via phone calls, email, and LinkedIn to introduce Proplr and its partnership opportunities

•   Craft personalized outreach messages and pitch materials tailored to each company’s goals

•   Follow up consistently and manage a pipeline of warm and cold leads

 

Partnership Development

•   Schedule and attend introductory calls and meetings with potential partners

•   Present Proplr’s partnership pillars and match companies to the right engagement model

•   Support the co-founders in preparing proposals, partnership decks, and MOU documentation

•   Coordinate mentor sign-ups for career panels, industry talks, and Mentor Office Hours sessions

 

Relationship Management

•   Maintain detailed and up-to-date records of all outreach activity in Proplr’s CRM or tracker

•   Nurture existing partner relationships through regular check-ins and event invitations

•   Coordinate logistics for partner-facing events including Demo Days, Industry Innovation Challenges, and Mentor Talks

 

Research & Reporting

•   Track outreach metrics (calls made, emails sent, response rates, meetings booked, conversions)

•   Compile weekly progress reports for the co-founders

•   Research industry trends, competitor partnerships, and new prospect verticals

 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required

•   Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a university program (Business, Marketing, Communications, or related)

•   Confident communicator — comfortable picking up the phone and reaching out to strangers

•   Persuasive, persistent, and professional in all written and verbal communication

•   Highly organized and able to manage a busy outreach pipeline without dropping the ball

•   Genuine interest in startups, education technology, and the UAE business landscape

•   Fluent in English; Arabic is a significant advantage for local outreach