Job Type: Full-time

Remote: Hybrid

Business Development Manager – India (Executive Search & Talent Advisory)Location: Mumbai (Nariman Point) — full time, based in-marketReports to: Founder & CEO, Career Zoom Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)Employment type: Full-time, direct hireAbout Career ZoomCareer Zoom is a Singapore-headquartered boutique executive search, RPO and CXO-on-Demand firm, specialising in senior leadership hiring across BFSI, fintech and technology sectors. We are expanding into India, establishing our first in-market presence in Mumbai to build relationships with BFSI institutions, fintechs, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) across the India.The RoleWe're looking for an experienced, India-market-savvy Business Development professional to lead Career Zoom's on-the-ground business development in Mumbai. This is a pure business development role — you will not be doing recruitment delivery (sourcing, screening, shortlisting); your job is to open doors, build relationships, and win mandates that our Singapore and India -based delivery team then executes.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify, engage and secure new client opportunities for Career Zoom's executive search, recruitment and talent advisory servicesBuild and manage relationships with senior decision-makers (CHRO, CXO, founder-level) across BFSI, fintech,



and technology/GCC clients in Mumbai and other Metro citiesDevelop and submit business proposals in coordination with Singapore HQMaintain rigorous CRM and pipeline disciplineRepresent Career Zoom at industry conferences, chamber events and networking sessionsConduct market intelligence gathering and provide monthly reporting to Singapore HQContribute to an initial market-entry research effort covering target sectors, competitive landscape and go-to-market planningWhat Success Looks LikeConsistent monthly target-account mapping and qualified client meetingsGrowing, well-documented sales pipeline with clear opportunity valueSigned executive search mandates within the first 3-4 monthsStrong relationship-building across BFSI and GCC client segmentsWhat We're Looking For3+ years of business development / sales experience, ideally in executive search, professional services, or B2B services to BFSI/financial services clientsConsultative selling capability — comfortable engaging senior stakeholders on complex, relationship-led sales rather than transactional/product salesStrong existing network within Mumbai's BFSI, fintech, or GCC ecosystem is a strong plusExcellent written and verbal English communication skillsSelf-starter, comfortable operating independently while working closely with an overseas HQ teamBased in Mumbai, hybrid work

📌 Business Development Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Career Zoom Pte.
📍 Mumbai