Business Development Specialist

Role Summary:

You will play a critical support role to the UAE Business Development team by generating leads, conducting company and market research, managing proposals, updating CRMs, coordinating client calls, and ensuring streamlined execution using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, ClickUp, and Zoho CRM. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organised, and familiar with UAE market dynamics in the recruitment industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed research on UAE-based industries, clients, and decision-makers.
• Support outreach using LinkedIn Recruiter Lite to identify and engage prospects.
• Draft and edit proposals, pitch decks, and introductory presentations.
• Keep all lead and account information up to date on Zoho CRM
• Manage BD tasks, follow-ups, and pipeline activities on ClickUp
• Coordinate candidate submissions, interviews, and feedback with recruiters.
• Track government tender portals (MOHRE, ADQ, etc.) for relevant RFPs.
• Arrange virtual meetings with UAE clients; manage calendar based on UAE time zone.
• Maintain documentation hygiene across CRM and project management systems.
• Support weekly business reporting and dashboards.

Key Deliverables:

• CRM and ClickUp fully updated with accurate data and next steps
• Minimum number of qualified leads generated per month
• Timely delivery of high-quality proposals and decks
• Smooth coordination between BD and delivery/recruitment teams
• Weekly reports and dashboards on pipeline health

Job Specification

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Business Administration, Marketing, HR, or related field
• Experience:Minimum 2+ years of experience in Business Development Support, Sales Coordination, or Recruitment Operations
• Experience with UAE or GCC clients is preferred
• Hands-on experience with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, Zoho CRM, and ClickUp

Skills & Competencies:

• Sharp and focused mind with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Hands-on expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter Lite for lead generation and outreach
• Strong business acumen with awareness of UAE/Gulf market trends and competition
• Strong communication skills (spoken and written – English mandatory; Arabic is a plus)
• Knowledge of recruitment lifecycle and business development in a staffing firm
• Proposal writing and documentation
• Excellent organisational and multitasking ability
• Attention to detail and time management
• Self-disciplined to work in a remote setting aligned with UAE business hours

Tools & Platforms:

• Must-have: LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, Zoho CRM, ClickUp
• Nice-to-have: Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace

Behavioural Traits:

• Professional and client-first attitude &Time zone discipline and punctuality
• Proactive problem-solving mindset
• Adaptable to fast-paced, multicultural teams & High accountability and ownership