Business Development Manager

Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to spearhead client acquisition and growth initiatives for our recruitment agency. This role is focused on building strong, long-term partnerships with organizations across industries, understanding their hiring needs, and positioning our agency as a trusted talent solutions partner. The ideal candidate is target-oriented, resilient, and passionate about creating opportunities that connect people with meaningful careers.

Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

  • Identify, prospect, and secure new clients through networking, cold calls, presentations, and referrals.

  • Build strong relationships with HR leaders, hiring managers, and decision-makers to understand their recruitment needs.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.

  • Negotiate and close business deals, contracts, and service agreements.

Business Strategy & Growth

  • Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve revenue targets and agency growth objectives.

  • Conduct market research to identify opportunities, competitor activities, and emerging industry trends.

  • Collaborate with management to design service offerings and pricing strategies.

  • Forecast sales performance and provide regular reports to leadership.

Collaboration with Recruitment Teams

  • Partner with consultants and researchers to align client requirements with suitable candidate pipelines.

  • Ensure smooth handover of new client accounts to delivery teams while maintaining strong client involvement.

  • Provide insights from clients to recruitment teams to improve sourcing and candidate engagement.



Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Marketing, or related field (preferred).

  • 3–5 years of proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within the recruitment or HR solutions industry.

  • Strong negotiation, networking, and presentation skills.

  • Track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a consultative approach.

  • Resilient, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.



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