Business Development Manager overseeing Gulf recruitment operations at 700Apps. Focusing on client acquisition and market expansion in IT and Digital sectors.
Responsibilities
Identify, target, and acquire new clients in the Gulf region (especially in IT & Digital markets).** • Generate qualified leads and convert them into long-term business relationships.** • Develop tailored proposals, quotations, and commercial offers for recruitment services.** • Conduct meetings and presentations with decision-makers and HR Directors in Gulf companies.** • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.** • Understand client hiring needs and provide strategic recruitment solutions.** • Ensure high client satisfaction and retention.** • Analyze market trends in GCC recruitment, competitor activities, and new opportunities.** • Develop a clear expansion strategy for Gulf markets in alignment with company goals.** • Work closely with the Talent Management & Recruitment team to ensure delivery on client requirements.** • Share market insights and help improve service offerings.** • Prepare weekly/monthly reports on leads, pipelines, and closed deals.** • Track KPIs and revenue targets.
Requirements
• +7 years of experience in **Business Development** within a **Recruitment Agency**.** • Mandatory: Experience dealing with **Gulf clients (KSA/UAE/Qatar)**.** • Strong network with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Business Leaders in GCC.** • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.** • Strong commercial mindset and ability to close deals.** • Proven ability to generate leads independently (not only account management).** • Familiarity with IT roles (Software, DevOps, Cloud, ERP…).** • Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Marketing, or related field.** • Fluency in English and Arabic ** • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and hit monthly targets.
Job title
Business Development Manager – Recruitment, Gulf Market
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