Business Development Executive (BDE)

Job Description: Business Development Executive – HR Recruitment Services co at Chennai

Location: Chennai

Industry: HR Recruitment / Staffing Services

Experience: Minimum 1–4 years (Freshers with strong sales aptitude may also be considered)

Qualification: Any Graduate / MBA (Marketing or HR preferred)

Role Objective:

To acquire new corporate clients for HR recruitment and staffing services by identifying business opportunities, building relationships with decision-makers, and closing recruitment service mandates.

• Key Responsibilities: Identify and generate new client leads through cold calling, networking, referrals, email campaigns, LinkedIn, and field visits within Chennai.
• Pitch recruitment and staffing services to HR Heads, Talent Acquisition Managers, Business Owners, and Senior Management.
• Understand client hiring needs and workforce requirements across industries.
• Close client agreements and sign recruitment service contracts.
• Coordinate with internal recruitment teams to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction.
• Maintain and update client information, follow-ups, and lead status in CRM / MIS.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly client acquisition targets.
• Build long-term relationships and generate repeat business and referrals.
• Track market trends, competitor activities, and industry hiring patterns.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong business development and sales skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
• Experience in B2B sales / service selling preferred
• Knowledge of recruitment processes is an added advantage
• Target-oriented with a proactive and result-driven approach
• Good networking and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to do field sales and client meetings

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Prior experience in HR consultancy, recruitment agency, staffing firm, or B2B services
• Familiar with Chennai corporate market and industrial areas
• Ability to work independently and close deals
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic CRM tools

Compensation & Benefits:

• Maximum gross up to 25 K PM + attractive performance-based incentives
• Travel allowance / reimbursement
• Career growth opportunity in a fast-growing HR services firm

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