Business Development & Supplier Acquisition

Company: Mazar Location: Al Khuwair, Muscat, Oman Internship (In-office) To learn more about Mazar and what we do, we encourage you to follow us on Instagram and download the Mazar app to explore our platform and get a better understanding of our business. Job Description Mazar is looking for a motivated and outgoing Business Development & Supplier Acquisition Intern to help grow our marketplace by identifying, approaching, and onboarding new sellers. The role involves building relationships with stores, individual sellers, and suppliers, encouraging them to join Mazar and list their products on our platform. Key Responsibilities - Identify and research potential sellers, stores, and suppliers across Oman. - Contact potential sellers through phone calls, WhatsApp, social media, and field visits. - Introduce Mazar, explain its benefits, and convince sellers to join the platform. - Assist sellers with registration, onboarding, and listing their products. - Build and maintain a database of potential sellers and track follow-ups. - Conduct market research and identify opportunities for business growth. - Research competitors and identify potential sellers using other marketplaces. - Support seller acquisition campaigns and promotional activities. - Monitor weekly targets, including sellers contacted, registered, and activated. - Collect seller feedback and suggest improvements to the platform.Requirements What You'll Gain - Practical experience in business development, sales, and supplier acquisition. - Exposure to the startup and e-commerce industry. - Experience in market research, CRM, negotiation, and relationship management. - Opportunity to contribute directly to the growth of an Omani startup. - Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Entrepreneurship, or a related field (preferred). - Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. - Confident in approaching business owners and potential sellers. - Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working toward targets. - Good research and organizational skills. - Willingness to conduct field visits across Muscat. - Arabic communication skills are essential; English is an advantage. - Previous experience is not required, but enthusiasm and willingness to learn are important.