Business Development Specialist - Recruitment Services

700Apps; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation company in the Gulf region is seeking a results-driven Business Development Specialist. The role focuses on developing new business opportunities in IT and digital recruitment while building long-term partnerships. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in business development, a strong network within Gulf markets, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities within a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary + attractive commission structure

Growth opportunities

Exposure to high-profile Gulf clients

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Development within a Recruitment Agency.
• Strong network with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Business Leaders in GCC.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and acquire new clients across the Gulf region.
• Generate and qualify recruitment leads, converting them into business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.

Skills

Business Development

Lead Generation

Negotiation

Client Relationship Management

Communication

Market Research

Education

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

Job description

700Apps is expanding its Talent Management & Recruitment operations and is seeking a results-driven Business Development Specialist to support our growth across the Gulf region. This role focuses on developing new business opportunities within IT, Digital Transformation, and Technology recruitment, while building long-term, strategic client partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have a strong network within Egypt, KSA, UAE, and Qatar, a proven ability to generate recruitment-related leads, and experience working with decision-makers in fast-paced, competitive markets.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Identify, target, and acquire new clients across the Gulf region, with a strong focus on IT and digital hiring needs.
• Generate and qualify recruitment leads, converting them into sustainable business opportunities.
• Prepare and present customized proposals, quotations, and commercial offers for recruitment services.
• Conduct client meetings and professional presentations with HR leaders, talent heads, and decision-makers.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Understand client workforce requirements and recommend tailored recruitment solutions.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction to drive retention and repeat business.

Market Research & Growth Strategy

• Monitor GCC recruitment market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Support the development and execution of business expansion strategies aligned with company objectives.

Internal Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with the Talent Management and Recruitment teams to ensure effective delivery on client requirements.
• Share market intelligence and client feedback to enhance service quality and offerings.

Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Maintain accurate records of leads, pipelines, and closed deals.
• Prepare regular performance reports and track KPIs and revenue targets.

Qualifications

• +5 years of experience in Business Development within a Recruitment Agency.
• Mandatory: Experience dealing with Gulf clients (KSA/UAE/Qatar).
• Strong network with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Business Leaders in GCC.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial mindset and ability to close deals.
• Proven ability to generate leads independently (not only account management).
• Familiarity with IT roles (Software, DevOps, Cloud, ERP…).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Marketing, or related field.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and hit monthly targets.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + attractive commission structure.
• Growth opportunities within a leading digital transformation company.
• Exposure to high-profile Gulf clients.
• Supportive team and strong brand in the region.