Business Development Specialist

Smooth HR Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Smooth HR Solutions in Abu Dhabi seeks a Business Development Specialist to drive growth for our UAE client base. The role focuses on identifying new opportunities, building strong client relationships, and promoting our HR services.

You will conduct market research, generate qualified leads, and prepare proposals and presentations tailored to customer needs. Daily you’ll collaborate with internal teams to align offerings with demand, track performance metrics, and participate in meetings and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate market trends, interpret data, and support informed business decisions.
• Effective communication to present solutions, negotiate with clients, and collaborate with internal teams.
• Lead generation capabilities to identify prospects, develop pipelines, and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships.
• Market research skills to assess industry developments, competitor activities, and client needs across the UAE.
• Customer service skills to maintain client satisfaction, handle inquiries, and ensure a professional experience at all touchpoints.
• Relevant experience in business development, sales, or HR services, ideally within the UAE market.
• Knowledge of HR and workforce solutions such as recruitment, staffing, and EOR services is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools, with the ability to manage documentation and sales reporting.
• Ability to work independently, meet targets, and adapt to a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the UAE market.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients and promote Smooth HR Solutions’ services.
• Conduct market research, generate leads, qualify prospects, and prepare proposals and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align service offerings with market demand.
• Track performance metrics and contribute to growth strategies; represent the company at meetings and events.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Lead Generation

Market Research

Customer Service

Independent Worker

Target-driven

CRM tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

SMOOTH HR SOLUTIONS, established in 2005, is a trusted HR services provider with a strong presence across the UAE. The company delivers end-to-end workforce and HR management solutions, including recruitment, staffing, payroll management, and Employer of Record (EOR) services. With access to a wide and diverse workforce from multiple countries, Smooth HR Solutions supports both blue-collar and white-collar talent needs for growing industries. The organization is known for its focus on quality, reliability, and timely delivery, contributing skilled professionals to major projects that drive the UAE’s development.

Role Description

The Business Development Specialist role is a full-time, on-site position based in Abu Dhabi. This role is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, and promoting Smooth HR Solutions’ services to corporate clients. Daily responsibilities include conducting market research, generating leads, qualifying prospects, and preparing proposals and presentations tailored to client needs. The specialist will collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure service offerings align with market demands, follow up on inquiries, and provide consistent customer service throughout the sales cycle. The role also involves tracking performance metrics, contributing to business growth strategies, and representing the company at meetings, events, and networking activities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to evaluate market trends, interpret data, and support informed business decisions.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to present solutions, negotiate with clients, and collaborate with internal teams.
• Candidates should possess Lead Generation capabilities to identify prospects, develop pipelines, and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships.
• Candidates should possess Market Research skills to assess industry developments, competitor activities, and client needs across the UAE.
• Candidates should possess Customer Service skills to maintain client satisfaction, handle inquiries, and ensure a professional experience at all touchpoints.
• Relevant experience in business development, sales, or HR services, ideally within the UAE market.
• Knowledge of HR and workforce solutions such as recruitment, staffing, and EOR services is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, HR, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools, with the ability to manage documentation and sales reporting.
• Ability to work independently, meet targets, and adapt to a fast-paced, client-focused environment.