Business Development Executive
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About the Role
Future Talent Arabia seeks a motivated Business Development Executive to run targeted outbound outreach and book qualified discovery meetings with hiring decision-makers in the UAE, KSA, and wider Gulf Region.
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Responsibilities
- Run high volume, high quality outbound outreach (cold calling, email, and LinkedIn) to HR leaders, Talent Acquisition heads, and business decision makers
- Research and target companies in Vision 2030 priority sectors (AI, energy, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, finance & fintech, etc.)
- Qualify needs, understand client talent challenges, and book discovery calls for the senior team
- Maintain accurate and up to date records in the CRM
- Continuously improve outreach scripts, messaging, and objection handling, with a focus on Saudi business culture
- Support the broader business development effort by feeding high quality Saudi opportunities into the pipeline
Requirements
- 1–3+ years of outbound B2B sales, BDE, or cold calling experience
- Confident and professional on the phone, comfortable speaking with senior stakeholders
- Excellent English writing skills and strong follow up discipline
- Arabic fluency (spoken and written) is highly advantageous
- Genuine interest in or knowledge of the Saudi market, Vision 2030, and key industries
- Self motivated, resilient, and eager to learn and improve quickly
- Willingness to travel occasionally to Saudi Arabia
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Company Overview
- Future Talent Arabia is a boutique executive search and talent solutions firm supporting ambitious organisations across the GCC.
- We are focused on future technology and AI, energy, infrastructure and other priority sectors.
What You’ll Do
- Run high volume, high quality outbound outreach (cold calling, email, and LinkedIn) to HR leaders, Talent Acquisition heads, and business decision makers.
- Research and target companies in Vision 2030 priority sectors (AI, energy, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, finance & fintech, etc.).
- Qualify needs, understand client talent challenges in the market (including localisation requirements) and book discovery calls for the senior team.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records in the CRM.
- Continuously improve outreach scripts, messaging, and objection handling, with a focus on Saudi business culture and decision making styles.
- Support the broader business development effort by feeding high quality Saudi opportunities into the pipeline.
What We Need
- 1–3+ years of outbound B2B sales, BDE, or cold calling experience (professional services or recruitment experience is a strong plus).
- Confident and professional on the phone, comfortable speaking with senior stakeholders.
- Excellent English writing skills and strong follow up discipline.
- Arabic fluency (spoken and written) is highly advantageous.
- Genuine interest in or knowledge of the Saudi market, Vision 2030, and key industries (tech, energy, finance, etc.) is a major plus.
- Self motivated, resilient, and eager to learn and improve quickly.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to Saudi Arabia as the role develops.
What You Get
- Competitive base salary + performance incentives tied to pipeline generated.
- Clear targets, regular coaching and fast feedback loops.
- Direct exposure to the Saudi market and Vision 2030 transformation projects.
- Clear path to grow into a full Business Development or Account Executive role as we scale our operations.
- Opportunity to work with a growing boutique firm that is actively growing.
How to Apply
- Apply on LinkedIn with your CV and a short note (3–5 sentences) covering: Your typical weekly activity (e.g., calls made, meetings booked); Any experience or interest in the UAE and Saudi market; Why you’re interested in this Business Development Executive role.
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