Recruitment Consultant

Location: Doha, Qatar

Industry: Executive Search / Recruitment / Professional Services

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially driven Recruitment Consultant with a strong focus on business development and client acquisition . This role is ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in building relationships, opening new accounts, and driving revenue growth within a fast-paced executive search environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the firm’s client base across financial services, technology, and corporate sectors, while also managing end-to-end recruitment delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Client Acquisition (Primary Focus)

• Identify, target, and acquire new clients across priority sectors (e.g., financial institutions, investment firms, consulting firms, corporates)
• Develop and execute a structured business development strategy to generate consistent revenue
• Build strong relationships with C-level executives, hiring managers, and HR leaders
• Lead client meetings, pitch the firm’s services, and negotiate commercial terms
• Proactively map the market and identify hiring trends and opportunities
• Maintain a healthy pipeline of prospects and convert leads into retained and contingent mandates

2. Account Management

• Manage and grow existing client relationships to increase wallet share
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on hiring strategies and market insights
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business
• Drive upselling of additional services (e.g., retained search, talent mapping, advisory)

3. Recruitment Delivery

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes from mandate qualification to placement
• Source, screen, and assess candidates for mid-to-senior level roles
• Build and maintain a strong network of high-quality candidates
• Present shortlists and coordinate interview processes
• Negotiate offers and manage closing processes

4. Market Intelligence & Branding

• Stay up to date with market trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity
• Contribute to the firm’s market positioning through insights and thought leadership
• Represent the firm at networking events and industry forums

Candidate Profile

• 3–7 years of experience in recruitment, executive search, or B2B sales
• Proven track record in business development and revenue generation
• Strong network within Qatar or GCC markets (financial services experience preferred)
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders (C-suite level)
• Commercial mindset with strong negotiation and closing skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to work independently in a target-driven environment
• Arabic is a plus but not mandatory