Job Description

PolyTALENT is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager in the field of Executive Search & Headhunting.

The role focuses on establishing and expanding the business in the UAE: winning new clients, developing long-term partnerships, building and leading a team, and positioning the company as a trusted Executive Search partner. The partner supports companies in the UAE by recruiting highly qualified professionals and executives from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package: competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses & growth incentives
Strategic impact: play a key role in building and shaping the Dubai operation
Innovative infrastructure: access to modern recruitment technologies (AI-supported pre-qualification & automation)
Unique market niche: connecting UAE businesses with top DACH talent (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
Onboarding assistance in Dubai
Flexibility: hybrid working options after successful onboarding
Career growth: direct influence on strategy, expansion, and leadership development with a clear perspective to General Manager based on performance

Responsibilities

Drive new client acquisition and sustainable growth of the UAE customer portfolio
Develop and implement a go-to-market strategy for recruitment and executive search services
Manage the sales pipeline including forecasting, KPIs, and target achievement
Build, lead, and coach a business development team
Collaborate closely with recruitment specialists to ensure fast and accurate placements
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking platforms in Dubai/GCC
Conduct ongoing market and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities

Profile

Must-haves

Minimum 2 years of Business Development experience (B2B)
Proven track record in B2B sales with strong C-level deal closing
English C1 - written & spoken
German B1 - written & spoken
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a UAE driving license promptly
Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivation, and drive to establish a strong market presence in the UAE

Nice-to-have:

Experience with success-based business models in professional services
Existing network in the UAE or GCC region
Experience in Recruitment / Headhunting area
Existing, valid UAE work visa

Application
Are you ready to take the lead and shape the growth of a recruitment business in Dubai?

Send your CV (in English or German), a brief track record of achievements (deals, KPIs, team leadership), and your annual salary expectation in AED to bewerbung@polytalent.de