Business Development Representative

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian in Dubai seeks a Business Development Representative responsible for generating new business opportunities and scheduling meetings for the Business Development Management team.

Applicants will lead outreach, qualify leads, and track market insights to support growth. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in BD or inside sales, strong communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years in business development, lead generation, inside sales, or similar role.
• Strong experience in people management.
• Proven track record in proactive outreach and relationship-building.
• Excellent communication over phone and email.
• Ability to work independently with strong time-management.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and proactive outreach to new leads via multiple platforms.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on criteria.
• Schedule meetings and support pipeline for BDMs.
• Monitor market intelligence and competitor activity.

Skills

Lead generation

Prospecting outreach

Lead qualification

Pipeline management

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

People management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Business Development Representative

Halian, Dubai

The Business Development Executive is responsible for generating new business opportunities by proactively engaging prospective clients, conducting initial outreach, qualifying leads, and scheduling meetings for the Business Development Management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Outreach - Conduct proactive outreach to new leads via phone, email, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Make first contact with prospective clients to introduce our service offerings and assess suitability.
• Lead Qualification - Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on predefined criteria.
• Meeting Scheduling & Pipeline Support - Book qualified meetings directly into Business Development Managers’ calendars.Coordinate introductions and ensure smooth transition from initial outreach to the BDM team.
• Market Intelligence - Track competitor activity and share insights with sales leadership.Identify companies hiring contractors or undergoing expansion aligned with our specialty services.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in business development, lead generation, inside sales, or a comparable role.
• Strong experience in people management in current or previous roles.
• Strong track record of proactive outreach and relationship‑building.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly over the phone and in email.
• Comfortable working independently with strong time‑management abilities.