Business Development Specialist

Envision Employment Solutions is currently hiring Business Development Specialist to join our team!

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Business Development Specialist to join our recruitment agency team. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience in business development, preferably within a recruitment agency or talent solutions environment, or with strong exposure selling services to HR, Talent Acquisition, or business leaders.

This role will focus on generating new client partnerships, expanding existing accounts, and promoting our recruitment and talent solutions services across multiple industries. You will play a key role in increasing revenue, strengthening client relationships, and positioning the agency as a trusted talent partner.

Responsibilities:

New Business Development:

• Identify, target, and acquire new clients seeking recruitment and staffing services.
• Conduct outbound prospecting through cold calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, and networking.
• Develop tailored pitches that highlight the agency's recruitment services and competitive advantage.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline with consistent follow-up and nurturing.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with HR teams, hiring managers, and decision-makers.
• Understand client hiring needs, workforce plans, and talent gaps to offer suitable recruitment solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract negotiation and deal closure.
• Coordinate with the recruitment team to ensure smooth handover and delivery of mandates.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1+ years of business development experience, ideally in a recruitment agency or B2B service environment.
• Experience engaging with HR, Talent Acquisition, and hiring managers is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle a target-driven sales environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of hiring cycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 6 months to 2 years of recruitment experience.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
• Familiarity with sourcing channels such as job boards, LinkedIn, and social media.
• Basic understanding of full-cycle recruiting and interview coordination.
• Highly tech-savvy — comfortable with Microsoft 365 and tools such as Slack, Zoom, Teams, Trello, etc.
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is preferable — the team currently uses Workable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Eagerness to learn and develop in technical recruitment, and to contribute to the success of the wider People & Culture team.

Work Setup:

• Location: The Portal, SODIC West, El Sheikh Zayed
• Work Model: Hybrid – 4 days in the office, 1 day remote
• Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (including a 1-hour break)
• Days Off: Fridays and Saturdays

Benefits

• Competitive Package – Determined based on your experience and qualifications
• Basic salary
• Performance bonus tied to achieved KPIs
• Transportation allowance
• Social insurance coverage
• Individual medical insurance: Fully covered through GlobeMed
• Annual Performance Bonus – Based on company performance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Salary Review Every 6 Months – Based on individual performance
• Office Perks – Unlimited snacks, coffee, tea, and soft drinks
• And most importantly… an AMAZING team to work with!