Merchant Acquisition Intern

Role Overview

Merchant Acquisition Intern at Tamara, a leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region, based on-site at partner merchant locations.

Company Overview

Tamara is a fintech platform serving more than 25 million customers and over 130,000 partner merchants across retail, travel, education, healthcare, and beyond. The company is backed by Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and SNB Capital, among others. Tamara's mission is to help people own their dreams through simple, trusted, and accessible financial solutions.

Role Purpose

The Merchant Acquisition Intern will join the In-store Operations team to identify and sign new business partnerships while monitoring in-store marketing efforts at partner stores. The role requires on-ground presence visiting new and existing merchants in a dynamic start-up environment.

Key Responsibilities

Merchant Outreach and Relationship Building

• Proactively identify and approach potential merchants in their physical store locations.
• Introduce the company's services and products to prospective partners.
• Explain the benefits of partnership to merchants.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with merchants.
• Understand each merchant's unique needs and challenges.
• Position the company's offerings as valuable solutions.

Product Demonstrations and Conversion

• Conduct in-person product and service demonstrations.
• Address merchant concerns during sales conversations.
• Guide interested merchants through the application and onboarding process.
• Ensure smooth transition and lay groundwork for successful long-term partnerships.

Market Intelligence and Reporting

• Collect and report valuable market insights to inform company strategy.
• Monitor competitor activities.
• Gather merchant feedback for product development.
• Track in-store materials visibility.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• UAE driver's license is mandatory.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong Arabic and English communication skills.
• Persuasion and interpersonal skills.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• 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.