International Business Development Manager

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About KNR:

16 years of expertise in Leadership Hiring

leading and fastest-growing executive search firms

About the Role:

International Business Development Manager

This role involves a strong mix of strategic thinking, relationship-building, and P&L ownership, with direct access to senior industry leaders and decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and acquire new business opportunities across

  India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa

  .
• Act as a

  Single Point of Contact (SPOC)

  for international key accounts, managing relationships at the

  CXO and HR leadership

  level.
• Develop and present tailored

  business proposals, commercial models, and strategic growth plans

  .
• Drive consistent client engagement to

  expand mandates and secure repeat business

  from global clients.
• Conduct

  market research

  to map prospective clients, track hiring trends, and identify business opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure smooth onboarding, timely invoicing, and payment collections.
• Collaborate with internal recruitment and delivery teams to ensure high-quality execution.
• Represent KNR at

  client meetings, conferences, and industry networking events

  to enhance brand visibility.
• Track and achieve revenue, performance, and profitability metrics across assigned regions.

Candidate Profile:

globally-minded, high-energy professional

Experience & Skills Required:

• 6–10 years

  of experience in

  international business development

  , executive search, or B2B service sales.
• Strong exposure to

  international markets (APAC, EMEA, or global regions)

  .
• Existing network and experience in sectors such as

  Manufacturing, Pharma, FMCG, Medical Devices, Automotive, Chemicals, Retail, or Building Materials

  .
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of

  sales cycles, client acquisition strategies, and P&L ownership

  .
• Proficient in

  MS Office tools

  , especially

  Excel and PowerPoint

  .
• Master’s degree in

  Business, Human Resources, or a related field

  .
• Self-starter with a disciplined, organized approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive fixed compensation with

  attractive performance-based incentives

  .
• Comprehensive

  health and medical insurance

  for employees and their families.
• Opportunities for

  career advancement and global market exposure

  .
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment that promotes

  learning and leadership

  .