Sales Consultant - Project Hiring

Job Title: Sales Consultant – Project Hiring

Specialism : Technology, Change & Transformation

Company Overview: Aventus are a rapidly growing recruitment firm based in Dubai, focused on professional services. Our core focus is financial services, technology, legal, HR & finance.

Our mission is to connect top-tier tech talent with leading companies, driving innovation, growth and bridging skills gaps across the region.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented sales consultant to join our team. This role will focus on technology contract recruitment, also known as project hiring, within the GCC market. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the technology industry, exceptional networking skills, and a proven track record of sourcing and placing top talent on short-term contracts. This key role will specialise in hiring for technology projects with a focus on technology, change and transformation

Responsibilities:

1. Business Development: Using a consultative sales approach to conduct fact finding and needs analysis to uncover and understand project challenges within technology that require project hiring support from Aventus.
2. Candidate Sourcing: Utilize various channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals, to source qualified candidates for technology contract roles.
3. Screening and Assessment: Conduct thorough screenings and assessments of candidates to evaluate their technical skills, experience, and cultural fit for client projects.
4. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their hiring needs, provide regular updates on candidate pipelines, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
5. Candidate Management: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for candidates, including scheduling interviews, collecting feedback, negotiating contract terms, and facilitating onboarding.
6. Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities and optimize recruitment strategies.
7. Performance Metrics: Track and report on key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, candidate satisfaction, and client retention, to measure the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements:

1. Strong background in sales and business development, ideally solution selling but any strong sales experience will be considered given the training and development plan that Aventus has in place.
2. Minimum of 2 years GCC work experience, someone with an understanding and appreciation of the local market dynamics and culture.
3. Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets in a fast-paced environment.
4. Strong networking and relationship-building skills, utilising phone and in person meetings to develop lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders.
5. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
6. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly evolving business environment.
8. Ambition to learn new skills, grow and progress as part of a successful team, and develop a commercial understanding of how contract recruitment works.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary and best in market uncapped commission scheme.
2. Opportunity for career advancement and professional development.
3. Health insurance and other benefits as per company policy.
4. Dynamic and supportive work environment in a fun and collaborative office on the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of technology project across the GCC market!