Business Development Manager UAE & KSA (Executive Search & Recruitment)
Fluency in English and Arabic; Russian or Italian speakers highly valued.
Location: UAE & KSA
Contract: Full-time
Reporting to: Business Director MENA
Salary: Competitive + commission + UAE benefits
Overview:
Antal International is seeking a high-performing Business Development Manager to drive growth in KSA and UAE by securing new clients (government entities, PIF portfolio companies, multinationals, and giga-projects) and selling premium, bespoke recruitment solutions to C-level stakeholders and HR decision-makers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop market expansion strategies and enter new verticals in KSA.
- Acquire and nurture client relationships with CEOs, CHROs, and decision-makers.
- Deliver consultative selling of retained executive search and specialized recruitment solutions.
- Maintain long-term relationships to drive repeat business.
- Monitor market trends, talent gaps, and competitor activity to inform strategies.
- Prepare proposals, tenders, and agreements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery of mandates.
- Achieve and exceed revenue targets.
Requirements:
- 37+ years in B2B sales, business development, or executive search/recruitment consulting.
- Deep knowledge of Saudi business landscape, key sectors, and Vision 2030 initiatives.
- Established network of decision-makers in KSA preferred.
- Fluency in English and Arabic; Russian or Italian speakers highly valued.
- Strong presentation, negotiation, and consultative selling skills.
- Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, or related field.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with proactive, self-driven approach.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with high-performance commission.
- Leadership opportunity to build and grow Antal's presence in KSA.
- Supportive, professional, and collaborative environment.
