Business Development Manager – Recruitment & Staffing (GCC)

About the role

Nexreq, a U.S. and Canada‑based recruitment and staffing firm expanding into the Middle East, is looking for a Business Development Manager to lead client acquisition and partnership development across the GCC, with a primary focus on the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities throughout the GCC, especially in the UAE.
• Generate qualified leads via networking, referrals, LinkedIn, cold outreach, and industry events.
• Research target companies, map decision‑makers, and schedule client meetings and presentations.
• Promote Nexreq’s permanent recruitment, contract staffing, and workforce solutions.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate recruitment agreements and commercial terms.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and CRM database, and produce forecasts and reports.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of business development experience in the GCC recruitment and staffing sector.
• Proven track record selling permanent (direct‑hire) and contract staffing services.
• Strong network of HR, talent acquisition, procurement and hiring managers across the GCC.
• Experience in the UAE market is highly preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
• Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator for lead generation.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).