Location: BangaloreExperience: 3–7 yearsIndustry: Executive Search / Leadership Hiring / Qualified ServicesAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Business Development professional 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.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & Client AcquisitionIdentify and develop new business opportunities for retained executive search engagementsEngage with CXOs, Founders, CHROs, Heads of HR, GCC Leaders and Board membersInitiate conversations around leadership gaps, succession, confidential hiring and growth mandatesConvert warm leads, referrals and outbound conversations into retained or exclusive search assignmentsConsultative SellingUnderstand client organisations, business models, growth plans and leadership challengesPosition retained executive search as a strategic advisory solution , not a recruitment transactionPresent search methodology, timelines,



governance and fee structures confidentlyWork closely with recruiters to scope mandates and close engagementsAccount Management & Relationship BuildingBuild long-term relationships with existing clients to generate repeat and referral businessAct as a trusted point of contact during early engagement and onboardingSupport cross-selling of leadership services where applicableMarket Intelligence & NetworkingTrack leadership movements, industry trends, funding activity and GCC expansionBuild a strong professional network across HR, founders, investors and business leaders in Bangalore and IndiaRepresent the firm at industry events, HR forums and leadership networking platformsDesired Candidate ProfileExperience & Background3–7 years of experience in business development / sales in:Retained executive search, orExecutive recruitment / leadership hiring, orProfessional services / consulting / HR advisoryExperience selling high‑value, consultative services is criticalExposure to CXO / senior stakeholder conversations preferredSkills & CompetenciesStrong business acumen and ability to understand leadership requirementsComfortable engaging with senior decision-makersExcellent communication, negotiation and presentation skillsAbility to sell retained and exclusive search models (not contingent staffing)High levels of maturity, discretion and professionalismEntrepreneurial mindset with ownership orientationWhat This Role Is NOTTo be clear, this role is not :Volume staffing salesResume‑pushing or transaction‑driven recruitmentKPI‑only, cold‑calling focused telesalesIt is a relationship‑driven, trust‑based, long‑cycle sales role.Success MetricsNumber and value of retained search mandates closedQuality and longevity of client relationshipsRepeat business and referralsContribution to firm’s leadership hiring pipelineIdeal For Candidates Who:Enjoy engaging with senior leadership and foundersPrefer quality conversations over high‑volume sellingAspire to grow into a Client Partner / Practice Lead role over time

📌 Business Development Manager - Retained Executive Search (Vasanth Nagar)
🏢 Acara Solutions India, An Aleron
📍 Vasanth Nagar