Growth & Market Expansion Lead

As a Growth & Market Expansion Lead at Athena Executive Search & Consulting, you will be responsible for driving business growth through strategic partnerships, initiating and leading senior-level client discussions, and positioning Athenas offerings effectively across dynamic markets. Your role will involve identifying and building new client opportunities across industries, particularly with organizations entering or scaling in India and the Middle East. You will be tasked with identifying and pursuing business development opportunities with global firms entering India, and Indian firms expanding internationally, especially in the Middle East. Your responsibilities will also include designing and executing outreach campaigns to build a qualified pipeline, presenting Athenas executive search and consulting capabilities in the context of market entry and expansion strategies, and partnering closely with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions aligned with client objectives. To excel in this role, you should possess strong expertise in business development, consultative sales, and strategic account management. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, will be crucial for influencing senior leaders. Your entrepreneurial drive, high ownership, resilience, and initiative will be key to your success. Additionally, a strong grasp of executive hiring, leadership assessment, and market dynamics will be beneficial. Ideally, you should have 6-10 years of experience in business development, client acquisition, or account expansion roles. A background in executive search, management consulting, or market-entry strategy will be advantageous. Prior experience engaging with senior business leaders in India and/or Middle Eastern markets is desirable. In return, Athena Executive Search & Consulting offers you a strategic role in shaping the firm's high-growth journey toward becoming a recognized market-entry specialist. You will have direct exposure to the firms leadership team, including the Managing Director, and gain hands-on experience across leadership hiring, strategic advisory, and market intelligence in multiple industries. You will also be part of a dynamic, merit-based culture with flexibility, autonomy, and significant long-term growth opportunities.,