Recruitment Consultant (Technology and AI)

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic, high-performing team.This is a business development-led recruitment role for someone who enjoys winning new business, opening doors with senior decision-makers and building long-term client relationships. You will be responsible for developing new accounts, generating recruitment opportunities and managing the full 360° recruitment cycle from business development through to successful placement.The successful candidate will be comfortable picking up the phone, prospecting, networking and creating opportunities with new clients, while also developing existing relationships and delivering high-quality recruitment solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & Client AcquisitionProactively identify, target and win new clients and recruitment business across Digital, Tech, AI and Luxury Retail.Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective clients across the UAE and wider MENA region.Conduct outbound business development through calls, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, meetings and other channels.Identify hiring needs, engage senior stakeholders and convert prospects into active recruitment clients.Develop strong relationships with HR leaders, hiring managers, founders, business leaders and decision-makers.Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities to increase client spend and recruitment activity.Present recruitment solutions, negotiate terms and secure new business.Stay close to market activity and identify companies experiencing growth, transformation or increased hiring demand.Maintain accurate pipeline, activity and revenue reporting against agreed KPIs.Recruitment & DeliveryManage the full 360° recruitment lifecycle for permanent positions, from taking the vacancy through to successful placement.Source, headhunt and engage passive candidates across local, regional and international markets.Build and maintain a high-quality candidate network from junior through to senior leadership level.Understand client requirements, business objectives and culture to ensure accurate candidate matching.Manage candidate relationships throughout the recruitment process and provide a high level of service to both clients and candidates.Manage interview processes, offer negotiations and successful candidate placements.Develop market knowledge across Digital, Technology, AI and Luxury Retail and use this knowledge to advise clients and identify new opportunities.What We Are Looking ForPrevious experience in business development, sales, recruitment, executive search or a client-facing service environment.Experience in recruitment is advantageous but not essential for the right commercially driven candidate.Currently based in the UAE.A strong hunter mentality with the confidence and resilience to generate new business.Comfortable with cold calling, prospecting and approaching new clients.Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.Commercially aware, target-driven and motivated by revenue and performance.Ability to build credibility quickly with senior stakeholders.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients, vacancies and priorities.Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.High level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.Collaborative team player with a positive and entrepreneurial mindset.The RoleThis is a sales and business development-led 360° recruitment position.Your primary focus will be winning new business, developing client relationships and generating recruitment revenue, while managing the recruitment lifecycle and delivering exceptional candidates to your clients.You will have the opportunity to build your own client portfolio, develop long-term commercial relationships and grow within an established recruitment business with 16 years of experience in the Dubai and MENA market.