Sales, Marketing & Business Development Recruitment
Placing revenue-driving talent across the GCC — from Sales Directors and CMOs to Key Account Managers and Growth leads. Commercially proven candidates, assessed on pipeline and performance, not just titles.
Guildhall is a Dubai-headquartered executive search firm recruiting senior sales, marketing and business development talent across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the GCC — CMOs, CROs and commercial directors, sales directors and country managers, marketing and brand directors, growth, performance and digital marketing leaders, and business development heads across technology, real estate, FMCG, financial services, hospitality and industry. Shortlists are delivered within 5–10 working days with a 100% replacement guarantee. Guildhall holds a 4.9★ Google rating from more than 250 verified reviews and has completed over 1,000 senior placements in the Gulf since 2014.
Commercial Talent Across Every Function
From C-suite sales leadership to performance marketers and key account managers — we recruit across the full commercial spectrum.
Sales Leadership
Strategic revenue leaders who build and scale high-performing sales organisations.
- VP Sales / Chief Revenue Officer
- Sales Directors
- Country & Regional Sales Managers
- Heads of Sales
Business Development
Relationship-driven professionals who open new markets and build strategic partnerships.
- BD Directors & Managers
- Partnerships & Alliances
- Channel & Distribution Managers
- Pre-Sales & Solutions
Marketing Leadership
Brand builders and market strategists who drive awareness, demand, and positioning.
- CMOs & Marketing Directors
- Brand Directors
- Trade & Category Managers
- Communications & PR Heads
Digital & Growth
Data-led marketers who drive acquisition, engagement, and measurable ROI.
- Digital Marketing Managers
- Performance & Growth Leads
- SEO / SEM / Paid Media
- CRM & Marketing Automation
Key Accounts & Client Success
Revenue retainers who manage major relationships and drive account growth.
- Key Account Managers
- Client Directors
- Account Directors
- Customer Success Leads
Commercial Operations
The operational backbone that turns pipeline into revenue and strategy into execution.
- Revenue Operations
- Sales Operations Managers
- Pricing & Commercial Analysts
- Bid & Proposal Managers
How We Assess Commercial Talent
Sales and marketing hiring is littered with inflated CVs and overstated numbers. Here's how we cut through the noise.
Pipeline Over CVs
We assess commercial candidates on revenue impact, deal complexity, and pipeline quality — not just job titles and years of experience.
Revenue Verification
We cross-reference stated billings, quota attainment, and deal sizes. Inflated numbers don't make it past our screening process.
OTE & Commission Insight
We benchmark base/variable splits, commission structures, and accelerators across sectors and seniority levels so your offers land first time.
Sector-Specific Networks
Dedicated talent pools across technology, FMCG, real estate, financial services, professional services, and industrial sectors.
Bilingual Coverage
Arabic and English-speaking commercial talent for local, regional, and international businesses operating across the GCC.
15+ Years in Market
We've tracked the commercial talent market in the UAE since 2009. We know who performs, who moves, and what it takes to land them.
Sales & Marketing Recruitment FAQ
Common questions from hiring managers looking to build commercial teams in the UAE and GCC.
Looking for Revenue-Driving Talent?
Share your brief and we'll present a shortlist of commercially proven candidates — assessed on pipeline and performance, not just CVs and job titles.
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