Scouting Intern

About the CompanyCareem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East — making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people’s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.We’re now entering our next chapter — one powered by AI. We’re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems — we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.About The TeamYou will be joining the Groceries KSA team, part of Careem's fast-growing Quick Commerce vertical, with a focus on bringing new retail partners onto the Careem platform. The team is dynamic, driven, and passionate about delivering quality experiences to our users through deep local market understanding and operational excellence.About The RoleAs a Scouting Intern, you will support our business development team in identifying, onboarding, and launching new merchants onto the Careem Groceries platform. You will play a crucial role in helping expand our retail network, with hands-on exposure to merchant discovery, data collection, and operational readiness.What You'll DoScout and identify potential new retail partners across Riyadh Collect and validate merchant information including store type, inventory, and pricing Conduct initial outreach to merchants and explain the Careem value proposition Support the onboarding process by coordinating with internal teams and gathering necessary documentation Ensure smooth merchant go-live by tracking operational readiness and troubleshooting any setup issues Maintain accurate records and reports of scouting activities What You'll NeedCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or a recent graduate Strong communication skills in Arabic and English High attention to detail and organizational skills Self-motivated, energetic, and able to work independently on the ground Familiarity with Riyadh's retail landscape is a plus A passion for tech and improving everyday lives