Business Development Manager

Antal International; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in the UAE is seeking a Business Development Professional with proven sales success to drive revenue growth and establish client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in business development, preferably within recruitment, and strong market knowledge. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, achieving sales targets, and developing tailored solutions for clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of business development experience with measurable revenue generation achievements.
• Established client relationships in the UAE market.
• Proficient in Arabic, Hindi, or other relevant languages is a plus.
• Strong professional network and capability to build business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities through various channels.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.
• Develop market penetration strategies.
• Establish professional relationships with clients.
• Monitor market trends and develop tailored recruitment solutions.
• Create compelling proposals and presentations.
• Negotiate contracts for favorable terms.
• Align business development efforts with delivery capabilities.

Skills

Business development

Sales success

Client relationship management

Networking

Market analysis

Proposal creation

Negotiation

Fluency in English

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, HR, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

MS Office suite

Job description

Overview

About the job

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

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 recruitment with existing client relationships in the UAE market
• Comprehensive knowledge of the UAE business landscape and recruitment regulations
• Fluency in 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