Job Title: Business Development Manager – Executive Search Location: Gurugram
Experience: 5+ Years
Industry: Executive Search / Leadership Hiring / Recruitment Consulting
TRAVEL REQUIRED

About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manage r with proven experience in the Executive Search industr y. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving new business acquisition, building long-term client relationships, and expanding our leadership hiring portfolio across diverse industries.

This role is ideal for professionals who have a strong network, excellent consultative selling skills, and a successful track record of acquiring and managing executive search mandates.

Key Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end business development activities to acquire new executive search mandates
Identify and engage prospective clients through networking, referrals, cold outreach, LinkedIn, and industry events
Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and business growth targets
Build strong relationships with CXOs, HR Leaders, CHROs, Talent Acquisition Heads, and business decision-makers
Understand client hiring needs and position executive search solutions effectively
Lead client meetings, presentations, commercial discussions, and contract negotiations




Collaborate closely with the research and delivery teams to ensure successful mandate execution
Generate repeat business by maintaining long-term client relationships and delivering exceptional service
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging hiring opportunities
Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, prepare forecasts, and report business performance to leadership

Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in Business Development within an Executive Search or Leadership Hiring firm (mandatory)
Proven track record of acquiring and managing executive search or senior leadership hiring mandates
Strong understanding of executive search, talent mapping, retained search, and leadership hiring
Excellent client acquisition, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities
Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
Experience managing sales pipelines, revenue targets, and key client accounts

What We're Looking For
Strong consultative sales mindset
High ownership and entrepreneurial attitude
Excellent commercial acumen
Self-motivated with a passion for business growth
Ability to thrive in a quick-paced, target-driven environment

Exper i ence: 5+ Years

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