Business Development Manager – Recruitment & Staffing (GCC)

About the role

NEXREQ, a US‑Canada recruitment firm expanding across the GCC, seeks a Business Development Manager to drive client acquisition and strategic partnerships, primarily in the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the GCC, focusing on the UAE market.
• Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, LinkedIn, cold outreach, industry events and strategic prospecting.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations and negotiations, preparing proposals and commercial terms.
• Promote and sell NEXREQ’s services including Permanent Recruitment, Contract Staffing, Executive Search, RPO and Workforce Solutions.
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline, CRM data, forecasts and regular business development reports.
• Build long‑term relationships with corporate clients, understand hiring plans and expand services across business units.
• Increase NEXREQ’s market presence by attending HR conferences, exhibitions and monitoring recruitment trends.
• Collaborate with recruitment teams to ensure timely delivery of qualified candidates.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of proven Business Development experience in GCC recruitment and staffing.
• Hands‑on experience selling Permanent Recruitment (Direct Hire) and Contract Staffing services.
• Strong network of HR professionals, talent acquisition leaders, procurement teams and hiring managers across the GCC, especially the UAE.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, HR or related field (preferred).
• Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken) – mandatory.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred; residency in the UAE highly preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CRM platforms.
• Use of LinkedIn Sales Navigator for lead generation.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and performance‑based bonuses.
• UAE employment visa sponsorship, medical insurance and annual leave per UAE Labour Law.
• End‑of‑service gratuity, annual air ticket (company policy) and professional training.
• Modern office environment in Dubai and career progression opportunities based on performance.