Job Overview
We are a growing recruitment and talent solutions agency supporting clients across the UAE and international markets.
We are looking for a confident, energetic and commercially driven Business Development Associate to help expand our client base and build strong relationships with businesses across the UAE and international markets.
What Will You Do
- Identify and research companies with current or upcoming hiring needs.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
- Conduct outbound prospecting through LinkedIn, cold calls, email and networking.
- Connect with HR Managers, Talent Acquisition Heads, HR Directors, Founders and key decision-makers.
- Introduce our recruitment and talent solutions and understand client requirements.
- Schedule meetings and develop qualified business opportunities.
- Follow up consistently and support the conversion of prospects into new clients.
- Build long-term relationships and identify recurring and volume hiring opportunities.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and manage the sales pipeline.
- Monitor market trends and identify new industries and business opportunities.
What Makes You A Good Fit:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, HR, Sales or a related field.
- 2–3 years of experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Recruitment Sales or Agency Recruitment.
- Recruitment agency experience is highly preferred.
- Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Confident engaging with senior decision-makers.
- Comfortable with cold calling, LinkedIn prospecting and outbound sales.
- Strong follow-up and relationship-building skills.
- Target-driven, self-motivated and commercially minded.
- Experience working with UAE or international clients is an advantage.
Preferred Skills
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator, LinkedIn Recruiter, Apollo, Lusha, ZoomInfo, CRM / ATS and B2B lead-generation experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + performance-based incentives / commission
- Exposure to UAE and international clients
- Opportunity to work across multiple industries
- Career growth within Business Development
- Professional training and development
- Dynamic and growth-oriented working environment
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