Sales Intern

Nitaq Academy

Nitaq Academy is a career-focused training institute committed to empowering students and professionals through industry-relevant certifications, language courses, digital skills, AI programs, and career development training. We bridge the gap between education and employability by delivering practical, market-driven learning solutions.

Position Summary

Nitaq Academy is looking for a dynamic and motivated Sales Intern to support our student admissions and business development activities. The intern will work closely with the sales and counseling team to generate leads, communicate with prospective students, explain course offerings, and assist in converting inquiries into enrollments.

This internship is ideal for candidates who want practical exposure in EdTech sales, lead generation, customer handling, and business communication.

Key Responsibilities1. Lead Generation & Prospecting

• Identify and generate potential student leads through online platforms, referrals, social media, and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective students and professionals interested in Nitaq Academy courses.
• Assist in database collection for schools, colleges, corporate clients, and walk-in prospects.

2. Student Counseling & Course Promotion

• Contact inquiries via phone calls, WhatsApp, email, and social media.
• Explain Nitaq Academy programs, fees, benefits, schedules, and career outcomes.
• Understand student requirements and recommend suitable courses.

3. Sales Conversion Support

• Follow up regularly with interested leads.
• Schedule counseling/demo sessions with senior admission advisors.
• Support the team in achieving weekly and monthly enrollment targets.

4. CRM & Reporting

• Maintain lead records, follow-up status, and sales notes in CRM/Excel sheets.
• Prepare daily call reports and weekly sales progress updates.
• Track conversion ratios and customer feedback.

5. Marketing Coordination

• Coordinate with the marketing team regarding campaign-generated leads.
• Support promotional activities, seminars, webinars, and educational events.
• Assist in offline student outreach activities when required.

6. Customer Relationship Management

• Build rapport with students and parents.
• Ensure prompt response to all inquiries.
• Maintain professional communication to enhance student trust and academy reputation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field.
• Strong verbal communication and convincing skills.
• Confidence in speaking with students, parents, and working professionals.
• Basic knowledge of sales process and customer handling.
• Familiarity with MS Excel, Google Sheets, CRM tools is a plus.
• Social media communication knowledge is an advantage.
• English fluency required; Arabic/Hindi/Urdu is a plus.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Energetic, target-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
• Interest in Education / EdTech / Training industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

EdTech sales internships in UAE are generally highly target-driven and require lead follow-up, outreach, and conversion support — especially for institutes selling professional courses and certifications.

What the Intern Will Gain

• Real-time hands-on experience in Education Sales
• Professional training in admissions counseling
• Lead generation and sales funnel management exposure
• Communication and negotiation skill development
• Internship certificate + performance-based job opportunity

Internship Benefits

• Monthly Stipend / Incentive Based (As per company policy)
• Sales performance bonus
• Completion Certificate
• Potential full-time employment opportunity based on performance

KPIs / Performance Metrics

• Number of leads generated per week
• Number of calls/follow-ups completed
• Demo/counseling appointments scheduled
• Enrollment conversions achieved
• CRM update accuracy

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sharjah (Sharjah)