Senior Business Development Manager

Role: International Business Development - APAC (Sr Manager/GM/VP)

Reporting: Managing Partner/Director

Location: Gurgaon

About KNR:

KNR is Indias leading Executive Search firm, trusted by Indian and global corporations and has Recruited Leadership Talent in over 46+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Since 2009, weve built leadership teams that transform organizations. With offices in Delhi NCR and Singapore, we are expanding our global footprint and were looking for a driven professional to lead India and International growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage and strategise with senior-level executives and CXOs (primarily HR leaders) at prospective companies to demonstrate how KNR adds value to their business.
• Develop and hunt for new business for the Executive Search, Talent Mapping and Talent Advisory.

• Create a strong pipeline industry-wise, and focus on meetings with prospects from India, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa and Europe.
• Develop and cultivate deep relationships with companys Senior Executives like VP HRs, Director HRs, CHROs, MD, CEOs.
• Manage large global key accounts and take profit and loss (P&L) responsibility.
• Proactively provide smart client research and industry-specific information.
• Identify and understand trends within client markets and industries.
• Maintaining strong follow-ups and regular feedback calls.
• Maintaining the database of clients and the agreements sent.
• Collaborate closely with the internal teams to ensure the timely delivery
• Create bespoke presentations, client proposals, and negotiate further to close the deals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 6 to 10 years in international business development, preferably in executive search, recruitment, or employee benefits, training, learning - professional services.

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  Proven record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in a performance-driven environment.
• Established network of senior-level decision-makers at leading global organizations.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex, long-cycle deals.
• Highly self-motivated with a growth mindset.

Why Join Us:

• Partner with CXOs and top leadership across continents.
• Be part of a globally respected executive search brand.
• High-visibility role with direct impact on global expansion.
• Entrepreneurial culture that rewards performance.