Role overview

Qualifications

Proven experience in recruitment or business development (ideally within the UAE)
Strong knowledge of the UAE recruitment landscape and client base
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Results-driven with the ability to meet and exceed targets

Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities within the UAE construction and engineering recruitment sectors.
Conduct outbound prospecting, networking, and cold calling to engage with decision-makers.
Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and hiring managers.
Lead negotiations and sign new terms of business with client companies.

Key facts

Remote from: Africa
Full time
Business Development Manager
English

Hard skills

Recruitment Strategies Business Development Customer Relationship Management New Business Development Contract Management Prospect Management Cold Calling Account Management Competitive Analysis Industry Trend Analysis Client Services Microsoft Networking Remote Administration

Other skills

Virtual Collaboration
Negotiation
Professionalism
Communication
Resilience
Strong Work Ethic
Proactivity
Goal-Oriented
Business Acumen

About the company

Talent Shore

Staffing & Recruiting

Talent Shore connects top talent in South Africa with leading recruitment businesses in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. We’re proud to be the first offshoring company, focussed on the recruitment sector, with a track record of successfully helping recruitment businesses to scale up through cost-effective talent acquisition and management. For companies, we take the risk out of the offshoring process by supporting your business to effectively scale your operations and maximise the productivity of your teams in the UK, Europe, USA and South Africa. South Africa has an amazing pool of talented and skilled professionals who can help your business grow. For SA employees, we are looking for Recruitment / Talent Acquisition / Admin / Compliance / Accounting specialists of varying levels of skill and experience. The international clients we work with offer excellent salaries, in-country support, professional development and real investment in your career growth. Reach out to our team today.

Company details

IndustryStaffing & Recruiting

Company size11 - 50

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Job description

Business Development Manager (UAE Expansion)

- Remote

- Competitive Salary + Commission + Bonuses

About Us

We are a UK-based specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the Construction, Fire Engineering, Insurance and Professional Consultancy sectors. We partner with leading firms across the UK to deliver exceptional talent solutions. As part of our next growth phase, we’re excited to expand our presence into the UAE market — and we’re seeking a driven, ambitious Business Development Manager to help lead that expansion.

The Role

This is a strategic and growth-oriented position, perfect for someone who thrives in developing new client relationships and uncovering business opportunities. You’ll be responsible for driving our footprint across the UAE, particularly within the following sectors:

● Fire Engineering
● Construction Consultancy (Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Cost Management)
● Claims & Loss Adjusting
You’ll work remotely, collaborating closely with our UK-based leadership team, taking ownership of business development efforts - from initial outreach to client onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

● Identify and develop new business opportunities within the UAE construction and engineering recruitment sectors.
● Conduct outbound prospecting, networking, and cold calling to engage with decision-makers.
● Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and hiring managers.
● Lead negotiations and sign new terms of business with client companies.
● Collaborate with recruiters and consultants to ensure roles are filled effectively and client expectations are met.
● Track market trends, competitor activity, and potential areas for sector growth.
● Represent us professionally in all communications and virtual meetings.

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and strategic professional with a successful background in recruitment or business development in the UAE market. You’ll need to be self-motivated, commercially savvy, and passionate about building lasting partnerships.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a new market and play a key role in our international
growth story, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

● Proven experience in recruitment or business development (ideally within the UAE).

● Strong knowledge of the UAE recruitment landscape and client base.

● Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

● A results-driven attitude with the ability to meet and exceed targets.

● Resilience, work ethic, and ambition to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

● Experience with remote working and self-management.

Benefits

● Competitive base salary.

● Commission structure based on new business performance (signed terms and active roles).

● Additional bonuses for successful placements within your client accounts.

● Opportunity to shape and grow our UAE market presence.

● Long-term career progression within an expanding international recruitment team.