James Sibly
Tunbridge Wells,UK
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Sales Professional with 11 years of global experience across the UK, Australia, Singapore, and Dubai. Proven expertise in business development and new client acquisition, consistently driving revenue growth and building high-performing sales pipelines. Skilled in developing strategic partnerships and expanding key accounts, while leveraging recruitment automation, AI integration, and CRM systems to enhance efficiency and performance.
Extensive experience delivering full-cycle recruitment across global markets, specialising in Sales, Marketing, Digital, Technology, and HR. Strong track record of building, leading, and scaling high-performing teams, consistently achieving strong billing results through a data-driven and commercially focused approach. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership to deliver innovative talent solutions that support long-term organisational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business Owner
James Patrick
Dubai
2023.01 - 2026.03
- Business owner partnering with global clients to address diverse hiring needs across multiple functions and regions.
- Sales & Marketing recruitment for all sectors, with a focus on the Middle East.
- Open and ran the business in the UAE. Later, moved the business and family to the UK.
Manager – Marketing, Digital & Technology
Michael Page
Dubai
2022.01 - 2022.06
- Spearheaded the Digital and Technology recruitment offering for the Gulf region, including the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for roles in ecommerce, product management, digital transformation, and software engineering.
- Partnered with CIO, CTO, and CDO stakeholders to scale digital functions across various industries.
- Utilized Salesforce, LinkedIn, and internal ATS to identify and report top talent to CEOs and hiring managers.
- Personal Billing: 500k AED (£100k GBP).
Manager – Sales, Marketing, Digital & Technology
Michael Page
Singapore
2020.01 - 2021.12
- Managed a team of 4 consultants specializing in developers, digital creative, product, and digital sales.
- Scaled the team from 2 to 4 headcounts within two years.
- Led hiring and onboarding for 50+ clients across 75+ roles.
- Personal Billing: 750k SGD (£450k GBP) over 2 years.
- Team Billing: 2 million SGD (£1.25 million GBP).
Manager – Sales, Marketing, Digital & Technology
Michael Page
Melbourne
2018.01 - 2019.12
- Grew the digital and technology recruitment team from 2 to 7 headcounts.
- Managed recruitment for over 50 clients, filling 75+ roles across the Sydney and Melbourne markets.
- Collaborated with HR, CIOs, and CTOs to build out technical practices across multiple sectors.
- Personal Billing: 1 million AUD (£550k GBP) over 2 years.
- Team Billing: 1.5 million AUD (£800k GBP) per year.
Senior Consultant – Marketing, Digital & Technology
Michael Page
London
2015.01 - 2017.12
- Led a team of 4 recruiters focusing on the London and South England markets.
- Managed 150+ job requisitions, successfully placing over 75 candidates.
- Partnered with business leaders to build out regional digital and technology teams.
- Personal Billing: £650k GBP over 3 years.
- Team Billing: £1 million GBP per year.
Education
BA (Hons) - Marketing and Advertising Management
University of Southampton Solent
2009.01 - 2012.01
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Wimbledon College
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Donhead Preparatory School
LondonSkills
- Business Development & New Client Acquisition
- Revenue Growth & Pipeline Generation
- Strategic Partnerships & Account Expansion
- Recruitment Process Automation & CRM Integration
- Data-Driven Talent Acquisition & Performance Optimization
- High-Performance Team Leadership & Scaling
References
References available upon request
Interests
Enthusiastic about sports, including squash, football, rugby, and tennis., Enjoy spending time with family, live music, playing/watching sports, outdoor activities, movies.
Timeline
Business Owner
James Patrick
2023.01 - 2026.03
Manager – Marketing, Digital & Technology
Michael Page
2022.01 - 2022.06
Manager – Sales, Marketing, Digital & Technology
Michael Page
2020.01 - 2021.12
Manager – Sales, Marketing, Digital & Technology
Michael Page
2018.01 - 2019.12
Senior Consultant – Marketing, Digital & Technology
Michael Page
2015.01 - 2017.12
BA (Hons) - Marketing and Advertising Management
University of Southampton Solent
2009.01 - 2012.01
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Wimbledon College
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Donhead Preparatory School