HLB HAMT - Audit, Tax, Advisory & Consulting

Senior Business Development Executive

Dubai, UAEPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 10k–20k a month· Michael Page
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Sales & Business Development
Work mode
On site

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Business Development Executive with strong experience in Payroll and HR Services / HR Consulting to join our growing team in Dubai. Key Responsibilities • Identify and develop new business opportunities for Payroll, HR Consulting, EOR and related HR services. • Generate leads through networking, market research, referrals, LinkedIn, and other business development channels. • Build and maintain strong relationships with Business Owners, Finance Leaders, and decision-makers. • Conduct client meetings, understand business requirements, and propose suitable HR/payroll solutions. • Prepare proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and drive opportunities through to closure. • Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and consistently achieve business development targets. • Develop long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling. • Stay updated on market trends, competitor offerings, and developments in the UAE HR services market. Requirements • 4–7 years of proven business development experience, preferably within Payroll, HR Services, HR Consulting, EOR, or related professional services. • Strong understanding of payroll outsourcing, HR solutions, EOR/PEO, and HR consulting services. • Proven track record in B2B sales and client acquisition. • Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills. • Experience working with senior decision-makers and managing the complete sales cycle. • UAE market experience and an existing professional network will be an advantage. • Candidates who can demonstrate consistent achievement of sales targets are preferred.

Requirements

4–7 years of proven business development experience, preferably within Payroll, HR Services, HR Consulting, EOR, or related professional services. Strong understanding of payroll outsourcing, HR solutions, EOR/PEO, and HR consulting services. Proven track record in B2B sales and client acquisition. Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills. Experience working with senior decision-makers and managing the complete sales cycle. UAE market experience and an existing professional network will be an advantage. Candidates who can demonstrate consistent achievement of sales targets are preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities for Payroll, HR Consulting, EOR and related HR services. Generate leads through networking, market research, referrals, LinkedIn, and other business development channels. Build and maintain strong relationships with Business Owners, Finance Leaders, and decision-makers. Conduct client meetings, understand business requirements, and propose suitable HR/payroll solutions. Prepare proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and drive opportunities through to closure. Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and consistently achieve business development targets. Develop long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling. Stay updated on market trends, competitor offerings, and developments in the UAE HR services market.

Skills

  • Payroll
  • HR Services
  • HR Consulting
  • EOR
  • PEO
  • B2B sales
  • client acquisition
  • lead generation
  • negotiation
  • relationship management
  • presentation
  • sales cycle management
  • market research
  • business development

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