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Sales & Marketing Recruitment
Leading sales & marketing recruitment specialists in the Middle East, we connect innovative businesses with exceptional talent to drive growth and success.
Taking brands and businesses to the next level with expert sales & marketing recruitment
Our Sales & Marketing recruitment team partners with organisations across the Middle East to secure exceptional commercial talent that drives brand growth, customer engagement and business performance. We recruit across the full spectrum of sales, marketing and communications roles, from specialist and management positions through to senior leadership and executive appointments.
With deep market expertise and extensive regional talent networks, we support businesses across industries including Government, Banking, Consulting, Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial, FMCG, Luxury & Retail. Our specialist recruiters deliver tailored hiring solutions designed to attract high-performing professionals aligned to your commercial goals and company culture.
Built on long-term relationships with organisations and candidates alike, our consultative approach enables us to understand the unique challenges facing employers in competitive markets across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. We combine market intelligence, industry insight and specialist recruitment expertise to help businesses secure the talent needed to strengthen teams and drive sustainable growth.
Whether you are hiring sales leaders, marketing specialists or commercial executives, our dedicated consultants provide transparent, professional and insight-led recruitment solutions tailored to your business needs.
The roles we specialise in
Trusted by over 11,000+ organisations
Meet your expert sales & marketing recruiters
Zayna Onye
Managing Consultant - Sales & Marketing, Middle East
As Head of Recruitment for Marketing, Communications and Luxury Retail, Zayna is an expert in her field. With over 15 years of global experience within recruitment, she has worked on numerious specialist assignments for clients of all sizes, from SME's to household name brands. Being an insightful & passionate headhunter, Zayna is ever developing her expertise across the Middle East region.
Zara Qureshi
Principal - Sales & Marketing, Middle East
Zara, a seasoned recruiter, heads the Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and Supply Chain team, exhibiting great leadership across multiple industries and effectively placing qualified employees in various jobs ranging from Country Managers to Directors, demonstrating her valuable skills and dedication.
Anna Stepankova
Associate - Sales & Marketing, Middle East
With a background in Marketing consulting, Anna is part of our Sales, Marketing & Retail team, focusing on driving top client relations and candidate experiences in the UAE. As an industry expert, she is best placed to assist you in your Sales, Marketing & Communications recruitment needs across the Middle East, providing in-depth industry knowledge as well as fast and effective recruitment solutions.
Andrea Antonio
Candidate Manager, Middle East
Andrea comes with a decade of recruitment expertise in the field of Investment, Strategy, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Financial Services, Oil & Gas, and Government Sectors, with a recent focus on the Marketing & Communications space. Specialising in complete candidate management and client relations support particularly for senior level positions across Emiratization and Expatriates hiring. Her recent successes include placing the CEO of a large local investment group in the UAE, a number of Strategy, Events and Marketing Directors for global events, and multiple Communications senior leaders for multiple financial services private and public companies.
Rayan Khattar
Sales, KSA Middle East
Rayan Khattar is a detail-oriented headhunter specialising in sales talent solutions across Saudi Arabia. With a relationship-led approach and strong regional network, he partners with multinational organisations, government entities, consultancies, and giga-project developers to deliver strategic hiring solutions that support commercial growth and transformation initiatives across the Kingdom.
Rayan supports organisations navigating rapid expansion, Saudization, digitalisation, and evolving market demands, placing high-performing sales professionals from specialist and management level through to senior commercial leadership roles. His deep understanding of the Saudi market and workforce localisation has positioned him as a trusted advisor to businesses building and scaling sales functions aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Our track record
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43,000
Professionals we help start their next chapter
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11,000
Organisations who we help acquire talent
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
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Is Robert Walters able to source senior and executive-level sales & marketing professionals across the Middle East?
Our specialized Executive Search service in the Middle East aims to assist you in finding and hiring exceptional leaders who can drive your sales, commercial, and business development objectives. With a team of seasoned consultants who possess a deep understanding of executive positions and a vast network of senior professionals worldwide, we are well-equipped to meet your unique requirements.
Get in touch to discuss your requirements today.
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What is your process for vetting and screening potential candidates?
Our thorough screening process guarantees that candidates are connected with suitable opportunities.
To begin, our sales recruiters conduct an initial screening call, followed by an in-depth interview to evaluate the candidate's background, motivations, and future career aspirations.
Employing cutting-edge recruitment tools and personalized screening procedures, we may incorporate aptitude, behavioural, and technical tests.
This methodology has enabled us to establish enduring partnerships with both our clients and candidates, founded on mutual trust.
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What are the advantages of partnering with Robert Walters in the Middle East for my sales & Marketing staffing needs?
By partnering with our sales & marketing recruitment agency, you gain access to our recruiter's extensive expertise in their specific industry and local market. Our consultants, who have a background in the market, go beyond the surface-level job requirements to comprehend the distinct requirements of your organisation.
Additionally, with our network of offices across the Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and worldwide, we have exceptional access to a pool of candidates who rely on us to help them discover their next career opportunity.
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Can you provide advice on market trends and salary benchmarks for positions in the Middle East?
Yes, we can advise on market trends and salary benchmarks to support your staff attraction and retention for sales and marketing professionals.
Access our free Salary Survey Guide to learn about salary and employment trends for sales and Marketing positions in the Middle East.
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