Location:

Bangalore Experience:

3–7 years Industry:

Executive Search / Leadership Hiring / Professional Services

About the Role We 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 Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Acquisition Identify and develop new business opportunities for

retained executive search engagements Engage with

CXOs, Founders, CHROs, Heads of HR, GCC Leaders and Board members Initiate conversations around leadership gaps, succession, confidential hiring and growth mandates Convert warm leads, referrals and outbound conversations into





retained or exclusive search assignments

Consultative Selling Understand client organisations, business models, growth plans and leadership challenges Position retained executive search as a

strategic advisory solution , not a recruitment transaction Present search methodology, timelines, governance and fee structures confidently Work closely with recruiters to scope mandates and close engagements

Account Management & Relationship Building Build long-term relationships with existing clients to generate repeat and referral business Act as a trusted point of contact during early engagement and onboarding Support cross-selling of leadership services where applicable

Market Intelligence & Networking Track leadership movements, industry trends, funding activity and GCC expansion Build a robust professional network across HR, founders, investors and business leaders in Bangalore and India Represent the firm at

📌 Business Development Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Acara Solutions India, An Aleron
📍 Mumbai