Recent graduates from top universities living in the UAE interested in marketing, sales, growth and startups — are you looking for a role where you can learn quickly, earn competitively, work directly with company leadership, and make a real impact?
Insights Prep is looking for a driven, confident, and ambitious Growth & Partnerships Associate to join our team. This is a high-ownership role for someone who does not want to sit behind a desk all day and wants to learn real skills. You will be out in the market, building relationships with schools and others, representing the brand, creating partnerships, and helping us reach more students, families, schools, and organizations across the GCC through innovative growth tactics.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to build their marketing, sales and growth resume and learn core entrepreneurial skills. You will uniquely gain exposure to fast growth, education, marketing, partnerships, events, sales, and business development — all in one role.
You will work closely with the company's leadership and be part of a talented, young, and fast-moving team. Our mission is to redefine the way students learn and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families across the Middle East. We are looking for someone excited to grow with us and help take Insights Prep to the next level.
What you'll do
In this role, you will support our growth by forming and managing partnerships with schools, corporates, community groups, speakers, blogs, and other organizations.
Your responsibilities will include
- Building relationships with schools, community groups, corporates, and partner organizations
- Reaching out to potential partners and turning conversations into opportunities
- Coordinating and managing the events calendar
- Identifying, securing, and coordinating event speakers
Required qualifications
- Based in the UAE
- 1 to 5 years of professional experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- Fluent or native English with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience in partnerships, events, sales, business development, or a client-facing role is preferred
Skills and competencies
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Confident public speaking and presentation abilities
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt in a fast-changing environment
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities independently
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Clear, professional communication skills
- Comfortable working directly with founders and leadership
- Comfortable with feedback and iteration
Technical requirements
- Proficiency with Google Sheets and online collaboration tools
- Experience using CRM systems is a plus
- Comfort using video conferencing platforms such as Zoom
Why join Insights Prep
- Competitive compensation
- Strong learning opportunities – High-ownership role with direct exposure to leadership
- Fast-paced environment with significant learning and growth opportunities
- Meaningful work supporting students and families
- Great supportive team dynamic with regular in-person engagement and events
Hiring process
- Initial form screening
- First-round interview
- Second-round interview + short practical task