Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Currently, I am a Business Development Officer / Recruiter at A Team Group, a company that is laying the foundation in the fields of Recruitment (incl. Emiratisation), HR Consultancy, and Business Formation. I have completed internships at Raiffeisenbank and Sberbank in Moscow.
Business Development: - Proactively sourced and onboarded new corporate clients through cold outreach, networking, and direct meetings — building the client base from scratch across multiple industries; - Served as the main point of contact for clients: conducted needs assessments, presented service offerings, negotiated terms, and closed deals ranging from $700 to $20,000 per placement; - Developed and maintained long-term client relationships through regular follow-ups, performance reviews, and identifying opportunities for account growth; - Expanded the company's geographical reach by establishing a recruitment partner network across CIS countries; - Drove a new business initiative targeting the hospitality sector: identified unmet demand for Russian-speaking staff in UAE hotels and restaurants, developed the vertical from idea to first placements; - Contributed to marketing strategy: coordinated with a digital agency on targeted advertising campaigns and personally created video content for lead generation. - Consulted clients on candidate profiles, salary benchmarks, market availability, and hiring strategies within the UAE and GCC market; Recruitment: - Led end-to-end recruitment for Oil & Gas, Construction, General Trading, F&B, Hospitality, and more, covering operational, supervisory, and management roles; - Sourced candidates using LinkedIn, Indeed, Naukrigulf, Telegram, Instagram, internal databases, and referral networks, ensuring fast turnaround for high-volume and urgent roles; - Created and managed targeted job postings aligned with client expectations; - Performed reference checks in line with client and industry standards; - Managed international recruitment from CIS countries, including screening and relocation readiness.
As the Business Development Officer, I execute strategic initiatives to ensure the growth and expansion of the client base. My responsibilities include identifying and securing new business opportunities, maintaining strong relationships with clients, and ensuring the highest level of service delivery. Additionally, I actively participate in the recruitment processes, collaborating with the team to source and select top-tier candidates.
Conducting research on the market of air transportation, freight rail transportation and compiling a register of enterprises engaged in the transportation of passengers in intercity communication on a regular basis.
Completed an internship in the Directorate for Corporate and Investment Banking Services, Large Companies Department.