Business Development Consultant

Antal International Network; United Arab Emirates; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth and develop new client relationships. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in business development, along with strong skills in client acquisition and an understanding of the UAE recruitment landscape. You will identify opportunities, manage existing clients, and collaborate with teams to ensure exemplary service and results. Candidates should be fluent in English, with additional language skills seen as advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrable success in business development, focusing on revenue generation.
• Existing client relationships in the UAE market and knowledge of recruitment regulations.
• Fluent in English; additional languages such as Malayalam, Hindi, Arabic, French, or Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities via various channels.
• Meet and exceed set sales targets across periods.
• Develop strategies to penetrate targeted markets.
• Establish strong professional relationships with clients.
• Monitor trends and tailor recruitment solutions accordingly.
• Collaborate with management to negotiate favorable contracts.
• Work closely with recruitment teams to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Sales strategy development

Networking

Market trend analysis

Proposal creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, HR

Tools

CRM systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

MS Office suite

Job description

We are recruiting aBusiness Development Professionalspecialized in business development for Recruitment Projects with proven sales success to drive revenue growth and develop new client relationships across traditional and emerging sectors.

As a Business Development Manager (B2B), you will identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities while maintaining existing client relationships. Your success will be directly measured by your ability to generate revenue and expand our client portfolio, with a particular focus on high-growth industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities through cold calling, networking events, social media, and industry forums
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Develop and implement strategies to penetrate target markets and industries
• Establish and nurture strong professional relationships with clients across various sectors
• Monitor market trends, identify emerging industries, and develop tailored recruitment solutions
• Contribute to creating compelling proposals and presentations addressing specific client needs
• Work collaboratively with the management team to negotiate contracts that secure favorable terms while maintaining healthy profit margins
• Partner with internal recruitment consultants to align business development efforts with delivery capabilities, ensuring seamless client service and candidate placement

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in business development with 3+ years of experience, including measurable achievements in revenue generation and client acquisition
• Established experience in recruitmentwith existing client relationships in the UAE market
• Comprehensive knowledge of the UAE business landscape and recruitment regulations
• Fluencyin English (Malayalam, Hindi, Arabic, French or Spanish is a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, HR, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Strong professional network and proven capability to build meaningful business relationships
• Proficiency in CRM systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and MS Office suite

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