Location: BangalorennExperience: 37 years nnIndustry: Executive Search / Leadership Hiring / Skilled ServicesnnAbout the RolennWe are looking for a Business Development skilled to help grow our retained executive search practice in India. The role involves building relationships with senior stakeholders (Founders, CXOs, CHROs, GCC Heads), identifying leadership hiring needs and converting opportunities into exclusive retained search mandates . This is a consultative sales role , not transactional staffing sales. Success in this role depends on credibility, business understandin and the ability to represent senior leadership roles confidently in the market. nnKey ResponsibilitiesnnBusiness Development u0026 Client Acquisitionnn- Identify and develop new business opportunities for retained executive search engagementsn- Engage with CXOs, Founders, CHROs, Heads of HR, GCC Leaders and Board membersn- Initiate conversations around leadership gaps, succession, confidential hiring and growth mandatesn- Convert warm leads, referrals and outbound conversations into retained or exclusive search assignmentsnnConsultative Sellingnn- Understand client organisations, business models, growth plans and leadership challengesn- Position retained executive search as a strategic advisory solution , not a recruitment transactionn- Present search methodology, timelines, governance and fee structures confidentlyn- Work closely with recruiters to scope mandates and close engagementsnnAccount Management u0026 Relationship Buildingnn- Build long-term relationships with existing clients to generate repeat and referral businessn- Act as a trusted point of contact during early engagement and onboardingn- Support cross-selling of leadership services where applicablennMarket Intelligence u0026 Networkingnn- Track leadership movements, industry trends, funding activity and GCC expansionn- Build a strong professional network across HR, founders, investors and business leaders in Bangalore and Indian- Represent the firm at industry events, HR forums and leadership networking platformsnnDesired Candidate Profile Experience u0026 Backgroundnn- 37 years of experience in business development / sales in:n- Retained executive search, orn- Executive recruitment / leadership hiring, orn- Professional services / consulting / HR advisoryn- Experience selling highvalue, consultative services is criticaln- Exposure to CXO / senior stakeholder conversations preferrednnSkills u0026 Competenciesnn- Strong business acumen and ability to understand leadership requirementsn- Comfortable engaging with senior decision-makersn- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skillsn- Ability to sell retained and exclusive search models (not contingent staffing)n- High levels of maturity, discretion and professionalismn- Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership orientationnnWhat This Role Is NOT To be clear, this role is not : nn- Volume staffing salesn- Resumepushing or transactiondriven recruitmentn- KPIonly, coldcalling focused telesalesnnIt is a relationshipdriven, trustbased, longcycle sales role. nnSuccess Metricsnn- Number and value of retained search mandates closedn- Quality and longevity of client relationshipsn- Repeat business and referralsn- Contribution to firms leadership hiring pipelinennIdeal For Candidates Who:nn- Enjoy engaging with senior leadership and foundersn- Prefer quality conversations over highvolume sellingn- Aspire to grow into a Client Partner / Practice Lead role over time .

📌 Business Development Manager - Retained Executive Search (Bengaluru)
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