Business Development Manager

Let’s grow Leapstrides together — one game-changing partnership at a time. 🚀

At Leapstrides Consulting, we’re on a mission to reshape how businesses think about talent and people operations. We don’t just fill roles — we help companies design, build, and scale their recruitment and HR strategies with clarity, creativity, and care.

Think of us as the wingmate that startups and scaling companies lean on when they’re ready to build extraordinary teams and thriving workplaces. And now, we’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join us — someone who’s excited to co-create the growth story of a boutique consulting firm, side by side with the founder.

If you’ve ever wanted to be part of something ambitious from the ground up, where every conversation you start could shape a company’s future and your own, here’s your leap. 🚀

What you’ll be doing

• Opening doors with founders, business owners, and senior leaders — sparking conversations that show how Leapstrides can be the partner they didn’t know they needed.
• Listening closely to what clients really need — whether it’s building a team, setting up their HR foundation, or rethinking performance management — and connecting those needs to the right solution.
• Knowing when to adapt to a client’s preferences, and when to stand firm to recommend the approach that will actually move their business forward.
• Managing the full business development journey: researching prospects, starting conversations, presenting proposals, following up, and closing partnerships.
• Keeping relationships alive well beyond the signature — checking in, supporting delivery, and spotting opportunities to grow the partnership further.
• Balancing hands-on work with smart tools: sometimes mapping things manually, other times using CRMs, ATS platforms, and AI/automation tools to make things faster and more effective for both Leapstrides and our clients.
• Representing Leapstrides at events, meetups, and networking spaces — always leaving behind a sense of trust, energy, and possibility.

Who we’re looking for

• You’ve done business development or sales before, ideally in recruitment, HR consulting, or another people-focused service.
• You’ve spent around 2 years in the UAE or GCC and understand how the local market and decision-makers really work.
• You understand the challenges companies face when building teams across different departments, and can guide them toward solutions that actually help.
• You’re a natural connector — the kind of person who has CEOs and senior leaders leaning in during a face-to-face conversation or a virtual call because you’re genuinely engaging, not just pitching.
• You can flex with clients when needed but also have the confidence to say, “Here’s what will really help you,” when it matters most.
• You’re comfortable balancing manual effort with technology — CRMs, ATS platforms, AI, and automation tools — without losing sight of the personal touch.
• You’re independent, entrepreneurial, and motivated by impact. A commission-based role excites you because your effort and creativity directly shape your results.

What’s in it for you?

• A commission scheme above market standard — the more impact you create, the bigger your rewards
• Profit-sharing style bonuses that go beyond commission, giving you a partner’s stake in our success
• A close working relationship with the founder — bringing bold ideas to life, testing what works, and celebrating the wins together
• The chance to shape not just your career, but the growth story of Leapstrides itself

This role is all about partnership. If you’re nodding along thinking, this sounds like my kind of adventure, then we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to take the leap? Your next step is to fill out the form so we may capture your details and potentially arrange an intro call.