Business Development Executive

Elliot Scott Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Dubai is looking for a Business Development Executive to develop client relationships and expand in the market. You will proactively generate leads, conduct meetings, and ensure client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in sales, strong negotiation skills, and a drive to meet targets. Competitive salary, commission, and health care coverage included in the role.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus commission

Career progression opportunities

Visa and work permit provided

Comprehensive health care coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a recruitment agency or B2B sales environment.
• Positive attitude, tenacious, and driven to succeed.
• Comfortable in a high-pressure, target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach target organisations.
• Generate and convert new client leads.
• Conduct meetings with senior decision-makers.

Skills

B2B sales

Client engagement

Strong negotiation skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Job description

About Elliot Scott Group

Elliot Scott Group is a well‑established recruitment business with over 10 years of experience operating in the UK and a growing presence in Dubai. Our Dubai office is focused on delivering exceptional recruitment solutions across multiple industries in the UAE market.

Job Title: Business Development Executive Recruitment Services

Location: Dubai UAE

Reporting To: Team Manager / Directors

Team Collaboration: Client Relationship Managers Recruitment Consultants Marketing

Role Purpose

To develop new client relationships and expand Elliot Scott Group AE s footprint in the Dubai market by selling permanent white‑collar recruitment solutions to employers across various sectors. This high‑pressure sales‑driven role involves making a high volume of cold calls generating new client business driving revenue and achieving KPIs. The BDE is accountable for sourcing approaching and converting business leads into signed agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and approach target organisations.
• Proactively generate and convert new client leads through cold calling LinkedIn referrals and networking.
• Arrange and conduct meetings with senior decision‑makers.
• Diagnose client recruitment needs and position Elliot Scott Group s services as the best solution.
• Lead the negotiation and finalisation of terms of business (TOB).
• Maintain a robust pipeline of prospects and manage activities through the CRM system.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships understanding their recruitment needs.
• Ensure smooth client handover to assigned Relationship Manager or Consultant post‑TOB.
• Monitor initial service delivery and ensure client satisfaction during early engagement.
• Achieve daily outreach targets (calls messages emails) weekly prospect meetings monthly signed TOBs and quarterly new revenue targets.
• Work closely with the delivery team to ensure successful placements.

Requirements

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a recruitment agency or B2B sales environment.
• Strong B2B sales and client engagement abilities.
• Positive attitude tenacious resilient and driven to succeed.
• Comfortable working in a high‑pressure target‑driven environment.
• KPI‑driven and target‑focused mindset.
• Clear and confident communicator and presenter.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Organised detail‑oriented and accountable for CRM upkeep.
• Commercial awareness of the UAE white‑collar recruitment market.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus commission.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Visa and work permit provided.
• Comprehensive health care coverage.

Interview Dates

We will be interviewing candidates on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th of July.