Business Development Manager – Recruitment/Staffing (Contract Clients Preferred)

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Location: Remote (Tamil Nadu)Experience: 15+ YearsIndustry: Recruitment / Staffing (Indian Market) - Only direct clients in hand.Job Type: Full-Time

About The Role

Business Development Manager

Tamil Nadu

Indian recruitment and staffing industry

direct clients only (no VMS/MSP)

mid-size to large Indian companies

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and onboard direct clients (no VMS/MSP) for recruitment and staffing services across IT and Non-IT domains.
• Utilize your existing network of Tamil Nadu-based or pan-India direct clients to generate immediate revenue.
• Manage the full business development lifecycle – prospecting, pitching, negotiating, and closing deals.
• Build strategic client relationships and understand hiring needs for permanent, contract, or bulk-hiring roles.
• Collaborate closely with the recruitment delivery team to ensure timely closures and client satisfaction.
• Consistently meet revenue and performance targets set for the role.
• Maintain strong, long-term relationships with HR Heads, CXOs, and decision-makers.
  

Candidate Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Indian recruitment/staffing with hands-on business development roles.
• Must be based in Tamil Nadu – preference for candidates from Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, or nearby regions.
• Should have active and billable direct clients in hand – no VMS/MSP clients.
• Proven track record in acquiring and managing mid to large-scale clients.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision.