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About the position
Role Summary We are looking for a proactive Business Development Executive to join our Dubai team. This role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years’ experience in business development within a recruitment agency or staffing environment. You will drive new client acquisition, develop lasting commercial relationships, and contribute to revenue growth in the UAE market.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Acquisition & Market Growth
- Actively identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities in the UAE recruitment market.
- Conduct targeted outreach (cold-calling, LinkedIn, email campaigns) to prospective clients.
- Attend industry events, networking forums, and business conferences to expand Maandag®’s presence.
Relationship Management
- Build and nurture professional relationships with HR leaders, hiring managers, and decision-makers across sectors.
- Understand clients’ talent acquisition needs and present tailored staffing/recruitment solutions.
- Maintain a healthy CRM pipeline with accurate data on leads, opportunities, and client interactions.
Sales Strategy & Execution
- Support the development of sales strategies and campaigns to increase market share.
- Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, service packages, and presentations.
- Work closely with internal recruitment teams to ensure alignment between client expectations and delivery.
Performance & Targets
- Achieve agreed-upon monthly and quarterly business development targets.
- Provide weekly/monthly reports on BD activity, pipeline health, and competitive insights.
- Contribute to team workshops and ongoing improvements in sales processes.
Job Requirements
Required:
- 1–3 years’ experience in business development or sales within a recruitment/ staffing agency (UAE/Dubai experience preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Results-driven with a focus on achieving and exceeding targets.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Company Description
Job Title: Client Consultant
Department: Sales & Business Development
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Sales Manager
Working at Maandag®
For more than 35 years, Maandag® has been at the forefront of empowering people and organisations. We not only help professionals get jobs, but also connect them with a future that matches their values, desires and ambitions. Because when people are truly in the right place, they can develop themselves, fulfil their dreams and go to work with fresh energy every day. The energy and power released in the process is a catalyst for growth for companies. We started in the Netherlands, but now we also help professionals and organisations in Belgium, Poland, Dubai and Sweden. Our extensive knowledge of different markets, coupled with our wide network, enables us to make perfect matches quickly.
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A Maandag® recruiter will assess your application as soon as possible to determine whether you are suitable for an open position.
Contact Person
Spoorthi Patil
Recruiter General
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