Business Development Executive

Role & responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new clients for recruitment and staffing services.
• Generate leads through LinkedIn, cold calling, email outreach, and other channels.
• Identify and connect with HR Heads, Talent Acquisition Managers, Founders, Directors, and decision-makers.
• Pitch recruitment solutions and understand client hiring requirements.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
• Schedule client meetings and convert leads into business opportunities.
• Negotiate commercials, terms, and recruitment agreements.
• Maintain regular follow-ups with prospects and existing clients.
• Coordinate with the recruitment team to ensure smooth execution of client requirements.
• Achieve monthly lead generation, meeting, and revenue targets.
• Maintain CRM/MIS and provide regular business development reports.

Preferred candidate profile

• 15 years of experience in Business Development / B2B Sales / Recruitment Sales.
• Experience in recruitment consultancy, staffing, HR services, or B2B services will be preferred.
• Strong experience in LinkedIn prospecting and lead generation.
• Good understanding of cold calling, email pitching, and client acquisition.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Target-oriented and confident in dealing with senior decision-makers.
• Ability to independently generate leads and convert them into clients.
• Strong follow-up and relationship-building skills.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
• Attractive incentives on client acquisition and revenue generation.
• Opportunity to work directly with HR Heads, Founders, and business decision-makers.
• Growth opportunity toward BDM / Business Development Manager / Team Lead.
• Exposure to multiple industries and recruitment markets.
• Professional and growth-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the complete lead-to-client acquisition cycle.