We re Hiring! Business Development Manager – UAE & Gulf Markets

• Drive new business development and client acquisition across the UAE and Gulf markets for permanent recruitment, staffing, and executive search services. • Identify and engage prospective clients, including organizations expanding their teams, multinational companies, GCCs, SMEs, startups, and large enterprises. • Identify hiring needs across IT, Technology, Healthcare, BFSI, Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics & Supply Chain, Retail, and Aviation. • Generate qualified leads through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, industry networking, referrals, and other B2B prospecting channels. • Build relationships with HR Directors, CHROs, Talent Acquisition Heads, Recruitment Managers, Business Leaders, and decision-makers. • Schedule client meetings, understand workforce requirements, and present customized recruitment solutions. • Prepare commercial proposals, negotiate recruitment fees and contractual terms, and close client agreements. • Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline, consistently follow up on opportunities, and achieve monthly and quarterly business development targets. • Work closely with internal recruitment teams to ensure effective delivery against client requirements and build long-term partnerships. • Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular updates on sales activities, lead conversion, client meetings, and revenue opportunities. • Develop existing accounts to generate repeat business, referrals, and long-term recruitment partnerships. • Minimum 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or Client Acquisition . • Proven experience in acquiring new clients for recruitment, permanent staffing, executive search, HR consulting, or related B2B services. • Strong understanding of the UAE and/or wider Gulf recruitment market, including client acquisition practices and commercial expectations. • Demonstrated ability to engage senior decision-makers, build a qualified sales pipeline, negotiate commercial terms, and close business. • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills. • Ability to work independently, manage sales targets, and deliver results in a remote work environment. • Strong follow-up discipline, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to new business generation.