Recruitment Consultant (UK to Dubai Relocation)

Forsyth Barnes; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to join their Dubai team. The role involves building relationships with clients, headhunting executives, and researching the eTail market. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of recruitment experience in the UAE, strong phone skills, and a background in tech or sales. A base salary of 12,000 AED/month plus uncapped commission is offered, along with opportunities for equity and full ownership of the market.

Benefits

Uncapped Commission – up to 50%

Equity opportunities

Full ownership of your market

Chance to build the Dubai office

High-performance culture

Work with global brands

Qualifications

• 2+ years recruitment experience in UAE market.
• Middle East / GCC market knowledge.
• Strong phone skills – fearless, driven, persuasive.

Responsibilities

• Building client relationships for senior-level roles.
• Headhunt executives suitable for briefs from leading brands.
• Research eTail market for industry news and candidate insights.

Skills

Recruitment experience in UAE market

Strong phone skills

Tech or tech sales background

Fluent English

Job description

Dubai’s next top biller? We’ve got the desk – you bring the drive.

Be a key part in the launch of: Forsyth Barnes UAE

After 9 years, 3 offices, and explosive year-on-year growth (133% in 2024 alone), Forsyth Barnes is officially opening doors in Dubai this September – and we’re looking for our second hire on the ground.

This isn’t a “one foot in” test – we’ve already seen massive success in the region. Harry Freeman, our Associate Director (joined at 19, 5x promoted, 2x top biller), has spent the last 12 months building the UAE market and is now ready to launch full-throttle – with YOU as hire number one in Dubai.

We're looking for someone sharp, energetic, experienced in the local recruitment market, and ready to play a key role in building something big.

Requirement: Located in Dubai OR Relocator opportunity (but MUST be working the UAE marketing already.)

12,000 AED/month base salary

The Role:

Join Forsyth Barnes as a Recruitment Consultant in our Dubai team, working alongside Harry tapping into our booming global presence, particularly across the tech, digital & eTail spaces for brands such as Huda Beauty, Emirates, Chanel.

Responsibilities:

• Building client relationships, delivering on senior-level roles through cold & warm business development to maximise on business.
• Headhunt for executives in the market that are suitable for briefs set by some of the industry’s leading brands.
• Actively research the eTail market for industry news & up and coming innovations, whilst also gathering insights into active candidates and client hiring/projects.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years recruitment experience in UAE market
• Based in Dubai OR Open to relocation.
• Middle East / GCC market knowledge
• Strong phone skills – fearless, driven, persuasive
• A background in tech or tech sales is preferable
• Fluent English

What You’ll Get

• 12,000 AED/month base salary
• Uncapped Commission – up to 50%
• Equity opportunities as you grow
• Full ownership of your market
• Chance to help build the Dubai office from the ground up
• Work with global brands like Azadea, Chanel, Alshaya Group, Huda Beauty & more
• Join a business named by the Financial Times for growth success
• A team-first, high-performance culture (where wins are celebrated properly)

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Ready to Be Part of the Next Big Chapter?

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