Business Development Manager - APAC & MEA

Role: International Business Development (Sr Manager/AVP)

Reporting: Managing Director

Location: Gurgaon

About KNR:

46+ countries

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 companies - Senior Executives
• like VPs, Heads and Directors (HR).
• 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:

• 815 years

  in international business development, preferably in

  executive search, recruitment, or professional services

  .
• 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.