Business Development Manager- Recruitment

Arbete Careers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Growth-driven work environment

Professional development opportunities

Leadership collaboration and influence

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

A recruitment and development firm in Riyadh is looking for a Business Development Manager with 10-15 years of experience in the recruitment sector. The role involves developing recruitment strategies, securing contracts, and managing client relationships across various sectors in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills in both Arabic and English. A competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of business development experience in recruitment within Saudi Arabia.
• Proven success in securing large-scale recruitment and staffing contracts.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth recruitment strategies for various sectors.
• Identify and secure contracts with clients.
• Lead the preparation of RFP responses and contract negotiations.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders in the recruitment industry.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Represent the company at recruitment and staffing events and industry conferences.
• Achieve defined KPIs including revenue targets and client acquisition goals.
• Stay informed on recruitment trends and labor market regulations.
• Mentor and support junior business development executives in recruitment.
• Report directly to the CEO.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic sales planning

Negotiation

Leadership

Recruitment industry knowledge

Bilingual Arabic/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA

Job description

Business Development Manager - Recruitment

One of our clients whois ininvestment and development is seeking for a Business Development Manager - Recruitment to join their team in KSA

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Years of Experience: 10- years

Education: Bachelor's in Business Administration.

Notice Period: Immediate joiners or a maximum one-month notice period.

Applicants are requested to apply with their updated resumes and then click the following link to update their details to speed up the process of recruitment.

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager Recruitment will be responsible for developing and executing sector-specific strategies to expand company's recruitment market footprint, secure strategic contracts, and build long-term client partnerships across Saudi Arabia and Middle East.

Ideal Candidate

A highly motivated and commercially sharp business development expert with deep recruitment sector knowledge, strong client networks, and a proven ability to deliver sustainable growth within a competitive market landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth recruitment strategies for healthcare, education, corporate and government sectors.
• Identify, engage, and secure strategic contracts with private and public sector clients.
• Lead the preparation of recruitment proposals, RFP responses, and contract negotiations.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders in the recruitment industry, ministries, and corporate clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide tailored solutions for recruitment and staffing needs.
• Represent company at recruitment and staffing expos, industry conferences, and business councils.
• Achieve defined KPIs, including revenue targets, client acquisition goals, and operational success metrics.
• Stay informed on recruitment trends, labor market regulations, and industry best practices.
• Mentor and support junior business development executives in recruitment functions.
• Report directly to the CEO.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 10-15 years of business development experience in recruitment within Saudi Arabia.
• Proven success in securing large-scale recruitment and staffing contracts.
• Strong understanding of KSA labor laws, Saudization policies, and recruitment industry trends.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; both verbal and written communication are a must.

Key Competencies

• Sector expertise in Recruitment
• Strategic sales planning and market development
• Client relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• High commercial and negotiation acumen
• Leadership capability and teamwork collaborationHigh degree of professionalism, integrity, and initiative

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Dynamic and growth-driven work environment
• Exposure to high-impact national initiatives
• Opportunity to work with leadership and influence company growth strategy
• Professional development and long-term career progression

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.