Business Development & Recruitment Lead

Business Development: Proactively identify, approach, and support acquiring new clients who are looking for recruitment and talent solutions. Develop and execute strategies to build a strong pipeline of prospective clients. Leverage cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, email campaigns, networking, referrals, and existing professional relationships to generate business opportunities. Engage with business owners, HR directors, talent acquisition managers, and other key decision-makers to understand their hiring needs. Arrange client meetings, present recruitment services, negotiate commercial terms, and secure new recruitment assignments. Convert qualified leads into active clients and establish long-term recruitment partnerships. Identify opportunities to expand services within existing accounts and generate repeat business. Maintain a structured sales pipeline and consistently follow up on prospects to drive conversions. Recruitment Support: Manage end-to-end recruitment assignments, from understanding client requirements to sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and successful placement. Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, professional networks, referrals, databases, and direct search techniques. Screen and assess candidates to ensure alignment with client requirements, qualifications, experience, and organizational culture. Present qualified candidates to clients and coordinate interviews, feedback, offers, and joining processes. Maintain a strong candidate pipeline to support current and future client requirements. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, hiring managers, and key decision-makers. Understand client workforce requirements and recommend suitable recruitment strategies. Manage client expectations, provide regular updates, and ensure a high standard of service delivery. Business Growth & Commercial Ownership: Work closely with the business owner to define growth priorities and identify target industries and clients. Take ownership of the business development pipeline, and revenue generation. Maintain accurate records of leads, meetings, proposals, recruitment mandates, placements, and client interactions. Track business development performance, conversion rates, and recruitment outcomes against agreed targets. Contribute to building the company's market presence, reputation, and sustainable client portfolio.

Desired Candidate Profile

Proven experience in business development within a staffing firm, or HR consultancy. A strong understanding of recruitment sales, client prospecting, lead generation, and relationship management. Practical experience in end-to-end recruitment, including candidate sourcing, screening, and placement coordination. Strong networking, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Commercially minded, self-motivated, and comfortable working toward business development and revenue targets. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute to building a growing business from the ground up. Proficiency in LinkedIn, job portals, and recruitment tools. Employment Type Full-time