Business Development Manager

Position: Business Development Manager - UAE and Africa

Reporting: Managing Partner/Director

Location: Dubai, UAE

About KNR:

KNR is India's leading Executive Search firm, trusted by Indian and global corporations, and has recruited leadership talent in 46+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Since 2009, we've built leadership teams that transform organizations. With offices in New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida and Singapore, we are steadily expanding our global footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage and strategise with senior-level executives and CXOs (primarily HR leaders) at prospective companies to demonstrate how KNR can add value to their businesses.
• Develop and hunt for new business for the Executive Search, Talent Mapping and Talent Advisory.
• Develop market and new business for HR Tech product launching in August 2026
• Create a strong pipeline industry-wise, and focus on meetings with prospects from India, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa
• Develop and cultivate deep relationships with the company's Senior Executives like VP HR's, Director HR's, CHROs, MDs, CEO's.
• Manage large global key accounts and take profit and loss (P&L) responsibility.
• Proactively provide smart client research and industry-specific information.
• Collaborate closely with the internal teams to ensure timely delivery
• Create bespoke presentations, client proposals, and negotiate further to close the deals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 7+ years in international business development, preferably in executive search, recruitment, or employee benefits, training, learning, or 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.