Business Development Manager – Recruitment & Executive Search

Future Talent Arabia is seeking a high-impact Business Development Manager to accelerate commercial growth from our Dubai office. This role is designed for a proven sales professional who thrives in a performance-driven environment and excels at winning, growing and retaining senior-level client relationships.

You will take ownership of new business origination, revenue generation and strategic client expansion across high-growth sectors in the Middle East.

• Originate and close new business opportunities with mid-to-large organisations across priority sectors
• Build a strong, qualified pipeline through targeted outreach, networking and strategic engagement
• Lead commercial conversations with senior stakeholders, positioning Future Talent Arabia as a trusted advisory partner
• Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, proposal development, negotiation and close
• Expand existing client relationships to maximise long-term revenue and account value
• Work closely with internal delivery teams to ensure high-quality execution and repeat business
• Track performance rigorously, manage the CRM System and team’s input, maintain accurate forecasts and revenue reporting

• 3–7 years’ success in B2B sales or business development within recruitment, executive search, professional services or consulting
• Demonstrated ability to consistently hit or exceed revenue targets
• Strong commercial judgment and confidence engaging with senior decision-makers
• Experience operating in the UAE or wider GCC market
• Highly motivated, resilient and results-oriented mindset

• Competitive base salary with uncapped performance-based commission
• Direct impact on firm-wide growth and market expansion
• High autonomy with clear accountability and measurable outcomes
• Exposure to senior clients across growing and future-focused sectors
• Professional, ambitious and performance-led culture

If you are commercially driven, relationship-focused and ready to take ownership of revenue growth in a high-calibre environment, we encourage you to apply.