Business Development Manager

Senior Business Growth & Client Management Recruitment Industry

We are looking for a senior recruitment professional with 7+ years of experience in the staffing/recruitment industry, who can drive new business while strengthening relationships with existing clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition through market mapping, networking, references and proactive client outreach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to identify repeat business and new hiring opportunities.
• Develop a deep understanding of client requirements and convert opportunities into sustainable business.
• Own client relationships from initial engagement through successful delivery, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, cross-selling and expanding existing engagements.
• Work closely with recruitment/delivery teams to ensure commitments are met and client expectations are managed effectively.
• Represent the organisation professionally in client meetings, negotiations and business discussions.
• Contribute to overall business growth through strong market intelligence and strategic client engagement.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of core experience in staffing/recruitment consultancy is mandatory.
• Candidates must have worked only with staffing/recruitment organisations in their career.
• Proven track record of bringing new clients/business along with growing existing accounts.
• Strong client relationship, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to independently handle senior-level client conversations and business discussions.
• Strong commercial understanding with a results-oriented approach.
• Stable career history with a preference for candidates who have demonstrated long-term tenure with previous organisations.
• Immediate joiners are strongly preferred.

This opportunity is suited for a mature recruitment professional who has the network, business acumen and relationship-building ability to independently create and grow revenue opportunities.