Operations Intern, Car Market
Role in brief
Qatar Insurance Company seeks an Operations Intern for its Car Market to manage car listings and dealer communications. This part-time, hybrid role involves data entry, outreach to car showrooms, and maintaining listing accuracy. It suits a detail-oriented university student comfortable with evening work and independent tasks, looking for hands-on experience in marketplace operations.
About the role
This internship focuses on the operational aspects of the QIC Car Market, specifically managing vehicle listings. The intern will be responsible for adding and updating car details, photos, and pricing in the admin panel, ensuring all entries are accurate and complete. A key part of the role involves reaching out to car showrooms to gather necessary information and following up with dealership partners to keep listings current.
The role also includes reviewing the overall quality of listings on the platform and reporting any issues to the operations team. The intern will maintain structured records of partner activity and onboarding status using spreadsheets. Additionally, there will be opportunities to assist with various ad hoc operational tasks related to the dealer onboarding process, contributing to the platform's growth.
Success in this position means consistently accurate and up-to-date car listings, effective communication with dealership partners, and well-maintained records. The intern will work independently during evening hours, aligning with showroom schedules, and will play a direct role in helping the QIC Car Market achieve its listing milestones within a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
The salary for this part-time internship ranges from $45,000 to $75,000 USD.
Skills that matter here
- English proficiency: This is needed for written communication with partners and internal teams.
- Arabic language skills: These are beneficial for communicating with car dealerships in Qatar.
- spreadsheets: This skill is used for maintaining structured records of partner activity and onboarding.
- online tools: These are utilized for managing car listings and other operational tasks.
- attention to detail: This is crucial for ensuring accuracy when entering car listing data.
- reliable and self-managed: These qualities are important for working independently, especially during evening hours.
Who this role suits
- A university student seeking practical experience in digital marketplace operations and data management.
- Someone who is meticulous and committed to accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
- An individual who can work independently and manage their time effectively, particularly during evening hours.
- A person comfortable with direct communication, including phone and email, to gather information from external partners.
From the employer
- Add and update car listings in the QIC Market admin panel, ensuring accuracy and completeness of each entry
- Reach out to car showrooms to collect vehicle details, photos, pricing, and other listing information
- Follow up with dealership partners to keep listings current and flag any outdated or incorrect data
- Review listing quality across the platform and report issues to the operations team
- Maintain structured records of partner activity and onboarding status in spreadsheets
- Assist the team with ad hoc operational tasks related to the dealer onboarding pipeline
- Communicate clearly and professionally with showroom contacts via phone, WhatsApp, or email
- Currently enrolled as a university student — any field of study is welcome; business, IT, marketing, or communications is a plus
- Basic English proficiency for written communication; Arabic language skills are a strong plus given the nature of dealer outreach in Qatar
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets and online tools (Google Sheets, Excel, or similar)
- Highly attentive to detail — accuracy matters when entering listing data
- Reliable and self-managed — you'll often be working independently in the evenings
- Available to work evening hours, aligned with showroom schedules
- Real, meaningful work inside one of Qatar's leading digital companies
- Hands-on experience with marketplace operations, dealer relations, and data management
- Hybrid format — a mix of office time and remote work, flexible around your schedule
- Evening-friendly schedule designed to work alongside university commitments
- Short-term contract with a clear option to extend based on results and team growth
- A fast-paced, startup-like environment within a large, established company
- A chance to be part of a platform at a critical growth stage — your work directly contributes to hitting the QIC Car Market listings milestone
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This is a hybrid role, combining office time with remote work, offering flexibility around the intern's schedule.
What is the required seniority level for this position?
This position is for a junior-level intern.
What are the key responsibilities of this internship?
Key responsibilities include adding and updating car listings, contacting car showrooms for details, following up with dealership partners, reviewing listing quality, and maintaining partner records.