Business Development Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify prospective clients, target industries, and new business opportunities within the IT recruitment and staffing market.
• Build and maintain targeted prospect lists by researching companies, key decision-makers, hiring needs, and potential client requirements.
• Plan and execute outbound sales campaigns through cold calling, email outreach, and professional networking to generate qualified leads.
• Engage with prospective clients to understand their recruitment challenges, staffing requirements, and business objectives.
• Present recruitment and staffing services through compelling pitches, presentations, proposals, and follow-up communications.
• Build and nurture relationships with hiring managers, HR professionals, business leaders, and other relevant decision-makers.
• Qualify leads by assessing client needs, potential opportunities, and alignment with the services offered.
• Maintain consistent communication with prospects throughout the business development process to encourage engagement and convert leads into business opportunities.
• Track outreach activities, lead progress, client interactions, and sales opportunities to support effective pipeline management.
• Monitor recruitment industry developments, market trends, competitor activities, and emerging client needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal team members to align business development activities with recruitment capabilities and client expectations.
• Contribute ideas to improve outreach strategies, lead generation methods, client engagement, and overall business development performance.
• Work toward agreed business development objectives while maintaining a professional, customer-focused approach.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Fresh graduate or entry-level candidate interested in pursuing a career in business development, sales, recruitment, or client relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with prospective clients.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain service offerings clearly and build rapport with decision-makers.
• Basic understanding of recruitment, staffing services, sales, or business development concepts.
• Familiarity with the recruitment industry and current market trends is an advantage.
• Willingness to conduct cold calls, send outbound emails, follow up with prospects, and participate in professional networking activities.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify relevant prospects and understand potential client requirements.
• A self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented mindset, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to handle rejection constructively, remain persistent during outreach activities, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage prospect lists, follow-ups, and multiple business development activities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced startup where priorities and responsibilities may evolve.
• Commitment to professional development, continuous learning, and achieving business growth objectives.

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity with flexibility to work from India.
• Full-time employment offering an accessible entry point into business development and IT recruitment.
• Competitive salary with a commission structure that rewards business development performance.
• Hands-on experience in lead generation, prospecting, client acquisition, and relationship management.
• Opportunities to develop sales, negotiation, presentation, and commercial communication skills.
• Exposure to the IT recruitment and staffing industry, including market research and client engagement.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing startup environment with varied responsibilities and practical learning opportunities.
• Collaboration with a dynamic and supportive team focused on business growth.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to client acquisition, revenue generation, and business expansion.
• Potential for professional growth as you gain experience and demonstrate success in business development.