Business Development Executive

About the role

The Business Development Executive will drive growth for Dewan Consultants' recruitment and staffing services across the GCC, Asia and Africa. You will identify new business opportunities, pitch international manpower solutions and build lasting client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Generate leads through cold calling, email outreach and professional networking.
• Conduct face‑to‑face or virtual meetings to present overseas recruitment and staffing solutions.
• Research talent needs in sectors such as construction, hospitality, oil & gas, aviation and manufacturing.
• Prepare commercial quotes, draft proposals and negotiate service agreements.
• Maintain and grow relationships with new and existing regional clients.
• Track sales metrics, pipeline progress and regional forecasts, reporting regularly to management.

Required profile

• Proven B2B sales or business development experience, preferably in staffing, HR consulting or recruitment.
• Understanding of bulk overseas manpower deployment and GCC labour market dynamics.
• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline.

Required skills

• Market research
• Cold calling
• Client acquisition
• B2B sales
• Business development
• Account management
• Reporting