Head of International Business Development

Role: International Business Development (Sr Manager/GM/VP)

Reporting: Managing Partner/Director

Location: Gurgaon

About KNR:

KNR is Indias leading Executive Search firm, trusted by Indian and global corporations and has Recruited Leadership Talent in over 46+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Since 2009, weve built leadership teams that transform organizations. With offices in Delhi NCR and Singapore , we are expanding our global footprint and were looking for a driven professional to lead India and International growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage and strategise with senior-level executives and CXOs (primarily HR leaders) at prospective companies to demonstrate how KNR adds value to their business.
• Develop and hunt for new business for the Executive Search, Talent Mapping and Talent Advisory.
• Create a strong pipeline industry-wise, and focus on meetings with prospects from India, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa and Europe.
• Develop and cultivate deep relationships with company's Senior Executives like VP HR's, Director HR's, CHRO's, MD, CEO's.
• Manage large global key accounts and take profit and loss (P&L) responsibility.
• Proactively provide smart client research and industry-specific information.
• Identify and understand trends within client markets and industries.
• Maintaining strong follow-ups and regular feedback calls.
• Maintaining the database of clients and the agreements sent.
• Collaborate closely with the internal teams to ensure the timely delivery
• Create bespoke presentations, client proposals, and negotiate further to close the deals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 6 to 10 years in international business development, preferably in executive search, recruitment, or employee benefits, training, learning - professional services .
• Proven record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in a performance-driven environment.
• Established network of senior-level decision-makers at leading global organizations.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex, long-cycle deals.
• Highly self-motivated with a growth mindset.

Why Join Us:

• Partner with CXOs and top leadership across continents.
• Be part of a globally respected executive search brand .
• High-visibility role with direct impact on global expansion .
• Entrepreneurial culture that rewards performance.