Junior Business Development Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Business Development Manager to build and develop a client portfolio across the Gulf region. This hands‑on commercial role is ideal for an early‑career professional who wants ownership of a territory rather than a support function.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and qualify prospects across target sectors, building a pipeline through research, referrals, industry events and direct outreach.
• Approach decision‑makers by phone, email and in person, including project directors, site and construction managers, procurement, HR and talent acquisition professionals.
• Understand clients' operational situations to propose appropriate services such as recruitment, employer of record, payroll, mobility, immigration support or full project workforce solutions.
• Prepare commercial proposals, rate build‑ups and tender responses in coordination with operations and finance.
• Support vendor registration and pre‑qualification processes with major operators, EPC contractors and subcontractors.
• Manage client relationships through delivery, working alongside operations, HR and recruitment teams.
• Attend industry events and conferences, representing the company on client sites.
• Maintain accurate pipeline and activity records in the CRM.

Required profile

• 1–3 years of experience in recruitment, manpower supply, staffing, HR services, employer‑of‑record business, or industrial sales/business development within oil & gas, energy, nuclear, engineering services or technical consulting.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Genuine comfort with cold outreach and initiating contact with decision‑makers.
• Ability to grasp technical scopes and translate them into staffing requirements.
• Organised, self‑directed and able to work without close supervision.
• Valid UAE residence visa or eligibility to obtain one.

Required skills

• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Comfort with cold outreach.
• Ability to interpret technical scopes for staffing needs.
• Strong organisational and self‑management capabilities.
• Valid UAE residence visa or eligibility.

What we offer

• Direct ownership of a territory and accounts from an early stage.
• Exposure to major international operators, EPC contractors and specialised industrial clients.
• Structured mentoring from a senior commercial team.