Merchant Acquisition Intern

tamara· Commercial
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📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About this role

About Us

Tamara is a leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region with a mission to help people own their dreams built on being simple, trusted, and everywhere our customers need us. Today, more than 25 million customers and over 130,000 partner merchants depend on Tamara every day for reliable financial solutions across retail, travel, education, healthcare, and beyond. Tamara is backed by Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and SNB Capital, among others.

Your role

We are seeking a highly motivated Merchant Acquisition intern who will join our In-store Operations team and will be responsible for signing new businesses and inspecting our in-store marketing efforts at Tamara’s partner stores. The role involves being on the ground and visiting new and existing merchants. It’s ideal for an energetic individual who is eager to learn and grow in a dynamic start-up environment.

Your responsibilities

  • Active Merchant Outreach: Proactively identify and approach potential merchants in their physical store locations, introducing the company's services or products and explaining the benefits of partnership.
  • Relationship Building: Establish and nurture strong relationships with merchants, understanding their unique needs and challenges to position the company's offerings as valuable solutions.
  • On-Site Demonstrations: Conduct in-person product or service demonstrations and address merchant concerns to secure new partnerships.
  • Market Intelligence Gathering: Collect and report valuable market insights, competitor activities and merchant feedback to inform company strategy and product development, including in-store materials visibility,
  • Conversion and Onboarding: Guide interested merchants through the application and onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition and laying the groundwork for a successful long-term partnership.

Your expertise

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field.
  • Strong Arabic and English communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.
  • Organized with a strong attention to detail.
  • Stakeholder management skills and 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.
  • UAE driver's license is mandatory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Merchant Acquisition Intern position at tamara?
The salary for this Merchant Acquisition Intern role at tamara is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Merchant Acquisition Intern position at tamara located?
This Merchant Acquisition Intern role at tamara is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Merchant Acquisition Intern at tamara belong to?
This Merchant Acquisition Intern position is part of the Commercial department at tamara. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Merchant Acquisition Intern position at tamara?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to tamara's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Merchant Acquisition Intern job at tamara posted?
This Merchant Acquisition Intern position at tamara was posted on Sep 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Merchant Acquisition Intern
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