Recruitment Consultant
Job Description
Axis 8 is a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in AI-powered HR solutions, recruitment services, and business advisory for SMEs and scaling companies across the UAE and wider GCC. We’re looking for a motivated and commercially driven Recruitment Consultant to join our agency team and help us grow both our talent network and our client portfolio.
Role Overview:
This is a blended role where you will be responsible for outbound client acquisition, select recruitment support, and ongoing relationship management. You’ll work closely with business leaders and HR decision-makers to position Axis 8 as a trusted recruitment partner while ensuring service consistency across the recruitment lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Outreach & Business Development (50%)
Role Overview:
This is a blended role where you will be responsible for outbound client acquisition, select recruitment support, and ongoing relationship management. You’ll work closely with business leaders and HR decision-makers to position Axis 8 as a trusted recruitment partner while ensuring service consistency across the recruitment lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Outreach & Business Development (50%)
- Proactively reach out to potential clients via LinkedIn, cold calling, and email to introduce Axis 8’s recruitment solutions
- Book discovery calls with HR managers, founders, and department heads across sectors
- Maintain an active pipeline of outreach and prospect engagement
- Craft tailored outreach messages and proposals to attract interest and secure meetings
- Collaborate with management on proposal development and pricing
- Represent Axis 8 at online and in-person industry events to build brand visibility
Recruitment Support & Candidate Coordination (25%)
- Participate in client briefings when required to understand role specifications and hiring needs
- Conduct screening calls with pre-sourced candidates and assess fit based on role criteria
- Coordinate interview scheduling, feedback collection, and follow-ups with candidates and clients
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of candidate profiles, notes, and updates
- Maintain service-level standards (SLA) and reporting for assigned accounts
- Act as a key point of contact for existing clients, ensuring satisfaction and continuity across open and future roles
- Share market insights, candidate feedback, and talent availability with clients regularly.
- Monitor client satisfaction and identify opportunities for service expansion or upselling.
- Ensure smooth handovers, follow-ups, and consistent communication throughout the recruitment process.
- Build long-term trusted relationships that drive repeat business and referrals
Job Requirement
Candidate Requirements:
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Minimum 0–2 years of recruitment experience, preferably in an agency setting
- Demonstrated experience in client-facing or sales-focused roles
- Excellent communication skills and confidence in professional outreach (written and spoken)
- Fluent in English.
- Strong knowledge of LinkedIn.
- Self-driven, organized, and goal-oriented with strong follow-up discipline
- Currently based in the UAE and available for hybrid/office work in Dubai
- Competitive base salary plus up to 10% commission per successful placement
- Access to Axis 8’s internal ATS, marketing tools, and lead generation support
- A collaborative environment with freedom to grow your niche verticals
- Hands-on support from leadership in closing and onboarding new clients
- Long-term career path and opportunity to build a client book under your name
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.