Ads Intern

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region’s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About the team

The Ads team at Careem is building the future of retail media in the Middle East. As part of the team, you’ll have the chance to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where you’ll support some of the world’s leading brands, CPGs, and media agencies in delivering meaningful ad experiences to millions of Careem users. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic world of retail media and advertising.

What you'll do

As an Ads & Retail Media Intern, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the growth of Careem’s Ads business. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who wants to learn and contribute to the advertising and retail media space. You’ll gain exposure to various aspects of ad sales, campaign management, and data analysis, working closely with the Sales Manager and broader Ads team to execute high-impact initiatives.

• Sales Support: Assist the Sales Manager in identifying potential advertising partners, preparing sales pitches, and organizing sales materials.
• Campaign Management: Support the execution of ad campaigns, ensuring they run smoothly and deliver value to clients.
• Client Engagement: Help maintain relationships with key clients by responding to inquiries, preparing reports, and providing post-campaign analysis.
• Market Research: Conduct research to identify trends in retail media, advertising, and competitor strategies, sharing insights to support strategic decisions.
• Analytics & Reporting: Compile and analyze campaign performance data, preparing presentations that demonstrate ROI and key outcomes for clients.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams across Careem, including product, marketing, and operations, to deliver high-quality ad solutions.
• CRM Management: Assist in updating and maintaining the CRM system, ensuring accurate tracking of sales activities and pipeline.

What you'll need

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Interest in Media & Advertising: Passion for digital advertising, retail media, or monetization strategies.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly.
• Analytical Mindset: Proficient in using Excel, Google Sheets, or other tools for data analysis. Experience with analytics platforms is a plus.
• Organization: Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, eager to learn, and proactive in taking on new challenges.
• Team Player: Collaborative attitude with the ability to work well with cross-functional team

What we’ll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.