Recruitment & Business Development Partner (Remote – UAE/GCC)

Recruitment & Business Development Partner (UAE/GCC)Freelance Partnership · Hybrid Compensation · Fully RemoteLocation: Dubai 🇦🇪, Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪, Riyadh 🇸🇦, or across the GCC (Remote)About The RoleIf you want fixed salary, long onboarding, and a detailed playbook, this won’t fit. If you value independence, can build client relationships, and run searches from first conversation to placement, you’ll feel at home here.We’re hiring a 360° Recruitment & Business Development Partner to represent Gunia Consulting across the GCC. You’ll own your market with the backing of a Swiss brand, a clean delivery infrastructure, and direct access to the founder.About Gunia ConsultingWe’re a Swiss boutique specialized in Recruiting and Growth & Transformation Consulting. We work with startups, PE-backed ventures, family offices, SMEs, and corporates across Europe and the Middle East that are modernizing how they hire and scale. Our approach is built on trust and accountability — high-quality delivery, fast turnaround, and close collaboration. We don’t operate like a traditional agency. We take ownership of every search and focus on impact.The OpportunityWe’re expanding our presence in the GCC and looking for an entrepreneurial partner who already understands the region’s business culture.You’ll build client relationships, win retained or embedded recruiting mandates, and manage searches end-to-end — supported by our brand, materials, Loxo (CRM/ATS), and on-demand sourcing capacity when needed.Your TasksBuild and manage client relationships in your market.Run end-to-end searches (intake → sourcing → interviews → offer → placement).Engage and qualify candidates using Loxo and other channels.Create targeted outreach and proposals that win mandates.Coordinate delivery support when needed and maintain clean pipeline hygiene.What We’re Looking ForProven recruitment experience, ideally in a 360° role.A strong network or access to decision-makers within the GCC (founders, investors, HR, or leadership).Fluent English - Arabic or other regional languages are a plus.Commercial instinct, professional communication, reliable follow-through.A long-term mindset and motivation to build a market.SetupHybrid model: small monthly base (for active partners) + 50% of net fees per placement.Full autonomy over your pipeline and clients.Access to Loxo, pitch materials, and templates on day one, plus on-demand sourcing support.ImportantThis is not a side project or short-term gig. It’s a professional partnership built on trust, independence, and shared success. If you prefer structure, direction, and salary security, it won’t be a fit. If you value freedom, accountability, and direct reward for results, you’ll thrive here.Interested?Email timo@guniaconsulting.com with your CV or LinkedIn profile and, optionally, a short 2-minute introduction video. In your message or video, please include:Why this 360° partnership model appeals to you.Which Nordic markets or roles you know best.How you would start building your first pipeline within 30–60 days.Whether you’re ready to play a key role in building Gunia Consulting’s presence in your market.