Business Development Associate

Meethaq Manpower; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment visa sponsorship

Medical insurance

Annual leave and public holidays

Company mobile allowance

Annual flight allowance

Job summary

Meethaq Manpower LLC is seeking a driven Business Development Associate to join our UAE team, focusing on expanding client partnerships across the Emirates.

You will own the full commercial cycle—from identifying hiring needs and engaging decision-makers to securing recruitment assignments and developing repeat business—while working with a dedicated recruitment team.

This role offers travel within the UAE, performance incentives, and a dynamic work environment focused on growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 6–8 years of relevant business development experience in UAE recruitment, staffing or white-collar manpower solutions.
• Proven track record of acquiring clients, closing opportunities and achieving sales targets.
• Strong understanding of the UAE market and client hiring needs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target companies across the UAE with current or upcoming hiring needs.
• Build and manage a strong prospect pipeline through networking, referrals and direct outreach.
• Monitor market signals, including business expansions, new locations, company launches and hiring activity.
• Engage decision-makers, conduct client meetings and understand their talent requirements.
• Present Meethaq Manpower LLC’s services and develop proposals tailored to client needs.
• Negotiate existing commercial terms and convert opportunities into agreements.
• Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure clear briefs, timely delivery and a positive client experience.
• Develop long-term client relationships, generate repeat business and identify opportunities to expand accounts.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline forecasts and activity reports.
• Meet agreed commercial targets and contribute to the company’s growth in the UAE.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

CRM usage

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

CRM systems

LinkedIn

MS Office

Job description

Business Development Associate

Salary range: AED 15,000–18,000 + performance incentives (as per company policy)

Language: Native or fluent English

About Meethaq Manpower

Meethaq Manpower LLC is an Emirati-owned manpower solutions company under Al Ghandi Group. We provide white-collar staffing, Employer of Record (EOR), Professional Employer Organisation (PEO), recruitment, Emiratization, payroll and PRO services.

About the role

We are seeking a Business Development Associate to join our team serving the UAE market.

You will own the full commercial cycle, from identifying companies with hiring needs and engaging decision-makers to securing recruitment assignments and developing repeat business.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and target companies across the UAE with current or upcoming hiring needs.
• Build and manage a strong prospect pipeline through networking, referrals and direct outreach.
• Monitor market signals, including business expansions, new locations, company launches and hiring activity.
• Engage decision-makers, conduct client meetings and understand their talent requirements.
• Present Meethaq Manpower LLC’s services and develop proposals tailored to client needs.
• Negotiate existing commercial terms and convert opportunities into agreements.
• Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure clear briefs, timely delivery and a positive client experience.
• Develop long-term client relationships, generate repeat business and identify opportunities to expand accounts.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline forecasts and activity reports.
• Meet agreed commercial targets and contribute to the company’s growth in the UAE.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 6 - 8 years of relevant business development experience in the UAE recruitment, staffing or white-collar manpower solutions industry.
• A proven track record of acquiring clients, closing opportunities and achieving sales targets.
• Strong understanding of the UAE market and client hiring needs.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Confidence in building relationships with senior decision-makers.
• Strong reporting, organisation and follow-up skills.
• A proactive, focused and results-driven approach.

Additional Requirements

• Valid UAE driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Currently based in the UAE and available for regular travel across the Emirates.
• Willingness to attend client meetings and industry events, including occasional events outside normal working hours.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, LinkedIn and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Employment visa sponsorship
• Medical insurance
• Annual leave and public holidays
• A positive work environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Company mobile allowance
• Annual flight allowance