Business Development Intern: Cairo

Do you enjoy identifying new opportunities and connecting organisations to create meaningful partnerships? Are you highly resourceful and skilled at researching markets, identifying decision-makers, and building strong prospect pipelines? Are you a clear communicator with the ability to craft compelling outreach messages and support partnership proposals? Are you naturally curious and organized, able to track leads, analyze potential opportunities, and support revenue-generating initiatives? Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in business development, partnerships, and ecosystem engagement? If so, then this might just be the role for you!

About ALX Africa

ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.

With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.

We achieve this by:

• Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future.
• Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework.
• Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that support them at all stages of their career journey.

Our impact thus far:

• 347k+ graduates since 2020
• 257k youth in work
• 31k youth starting own ventures
• 60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs

Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution.

Role Summary

ALX Africa is now looking for a motivated Business Development Intern to support the growth of the ALX Partner Network and Customer Base through lead generation, market research, and pipeline development. The intern will play a key role in identifying potential partners, building qualified prospect lists, and supporting outreach efforts that contribute directly to expanding strategic partnerships and revenue opportunities.

This role is ideal for someone interested in sales, partnerships, startup ecosystems, and strategic collaborations, and who wants hands-on exposure to how partnerships drive revenue and impact.

Specific Responsibilities

• Build and maintain structured lead databases with relevant decision-makers and contact information.
• Conduct market mapping and identify organisations aligned with partnership opportunities.
• Share insights from market research that can inform partnership strategy.
• Support the partnerships manager in qualifying leads and building a partnership pipeline.
• Draft introductory outreach emails and messages to prospective partners.
• Follow up with leads and coordinate meetings with potential partners
• Assist in preparing partnership proposals, pitch decks, and concept notes.
• Track outreach activities and prepare background briefs before partnership meetings.

Skill Requirements - Essential

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Ability to structure information clearly and maintain organized databases.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.

Skill Requirements - Preferable

• Previous internship or experience in business development, sales, partnerships, consulting, or startup ecosystems.
• Experience conducting market research or lead generation.
• Exposure to national Upskilling and development initiatives, innovation programs, or startup ecosystems is a plus.

Person Specification/Attributes

• Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
• Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
• Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
• Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
• Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.
• Proactivity: The ability to take initiative, anticipate opportunities, and act without constant direction.
• Curiosity: A strong desire to explore markets, understand organisations, and continuously learn about partnership opportunities.
• Organization: The ability to manage information, track multiple leads, and maintain structured and accurate records.

Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders to move partnership opportunities forward.
Results Orientation: A strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes and contributing to revenue growth.

Employment Type

This role is an internship position