MEA Sales&Onboarding Intern (Fintech/Payments) Dubai

<p><strong>The Company<br></strong>PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.<br><br>We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.<br><br>We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.<br><br>Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.<br><br><strong>Job Description Summary:<br></strong>About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially driven Sales Intern to join PayPal for a 3-month internship. This role provides hands-on exposure to the fintech and payments landscape, with a focus on supporting sales efforts, understanding merchant onboarding processes, and conducting market research. You will work closely with the sales team to support pipeline development, assist with merchant acquisition initiatives, and gain insight into how PayPal enables businesses to scale through seamless payment solutions.<br><br><strong>Job Description:<br></strong><strong>Key Responsibilities<br></strong><ul><li>Support the sales team in managing and tracking leads across the pipeline</li><li>Assist in understanding PayPal’s merchant onboarding process, including compliance (KYC), integration, and activation stages</li><li>Conduct market and competitor research across the fintech and payments ecosystem to identify new opportunities and trends</li><li>Support the preparation of client presentations, sales pitches, and proposals tailored to merchants’ payment needs</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., onboarding, risk, product) to support deal execution and merchant activation</li><li>Maintain accurate records of sales activities and pipeline updates in CRM tools</li><li>Analyze sales and market data to generate insights that support go-to-market strategies</li><li>Support strategic sales initiatives and ad-hoc projects focused on merchant growth<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>What We’re Looking For<br></strong><ul><li>Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related field</li><li>Strong interest in fintech, digital payments, and e-commerce ecosystems</li><li>Basic understanding of sales, business development, or customer acquisition</li><li>Strong analytical and research skills</li><li>Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment</li><li>A proactive mindset with a strong willingness to learn<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>What You’ll Gain<br></strong><ul><li>Hands-on experience in fintech sales and merchant acquisition</li><li>Exposure to PayPal’s end-to-end sales and onboarding lifecycle</li><li>Insight into payment solutions, digital wallets, and e-commerce enablement</li><li>Experience working cross-functionally with sales, product, risk, and onboarding teams</li><li>Mentorship and professional development within a global fintech leader</li><li>A meaningful opportunity to co