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The Sales Intern at Careem will have the exciting responsibility of identifying and targeting various partner categories such as supermarkets and pharmacies for onboarding into the Careem Shops Delivery network. The role includes conducting sales pitches, commercial closures, and negotiating exclusive deals. Additionally, the intern will establish a sales plan, maintain accurate records of sales activities, and analyze prospects in a dynamic team environment.

To succeed as a Sales Intern at Careem, candidates should have a passion for sales and a strong desire to convince partners to join the platform. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong negotiation skills are essential. An ideal candidate will bring a proactive attitude, excellent teamwork abilities, and an understanding of the Dubai market. A UAE driving license is a plus and candidates should be tech-savvy with an affinity for e-commerce.

Careem is dedicated to the growth of its employees, and as a Sales Intern, you will receive hands-on training while collaborating with inspiring colleagues. The company promotes a culture of learning and offers various opportunities to explore and develop your skills in sales and negotiation. Moreover, Careem supports personal and professional growth through flexible work schedules and healthcare benefits, encouraging you to thrive.

The work culture at Careem is vibrant, collaborative, and purpose-driven. As a Sales Intern, you will join a dynamic team where ownership, high energy, and self-motivation are key. Emphasizing service to customers, partners, and colleagues alike, you will thrive in an environment that values innovation, encourages creative problem-solving with technology, and pushes for excellence.

As a Sales Intern at Careem, your work directly supports the company's mission to simplify lives across the greater Middle East. By onboarding new partners for the Careem Shops Delivery network, you contribute to expanding the platform's variety of services available to over 70 million customers. Your efforts will help enhance consumer convenience and satisfaction, ultimately driving impact within the region.

In answering this question, express your enthusiasm for the dynamic and innovative nature of Careem as a tech company. Highlight your interest in sales and how you align with Careem’s values of improvement and customer service.

Explain your strategy for market research, including demographic analysis and identifying high-density areas. Show that you understand Careem's target audience and how to leverage local market insights.

Provide a specific example of a negotiation experience, highlighting your strategies, the outcome, and what you learned from the situation. Focus on demonstrating your negotiation skills and how they can be applied at Careem.

Discuss your organizational skills, such as creating a prioritized to-do list, setting clear deadlines, and breaking tasks into manageable steps. Show how these strategies will help you meet Careem's targets effectively.

Demonstrate your knowledge of Careem as the Everything App and its operational reach across the Middle East. Discuss specific services offered and how they improve the lives of customers.

Outline a step-by-step process in addressing their concerns while effectively showcasing the benefits of coming aboard Careem. Describe your approach to building trust and overcoming objections.

Discuss how excellent customer service drives repeat business and enhances a company's reputation. Relate this to Careem's mission to serve customers and maintain satisfaction across all interactions.

Explain how technology can enhance sales processes, from CRM tools to data analytical software. Emphasize your familiarity with tech as part of your strategy to succeed in the Sales Intern role.

Highlight key skills such as negotiation, team collaboration, market research, and communication. Provide examples of how you have demonstrated these in previous roles or academic projects.

Articulate your aspirations within the sales field, showing enthusiasm for both short-term learning through the Sales Intern role and long-term ambitions that align with Careem’s growth and innovation.