Business Development Manager
Must-have:Hybrid
About the company
Antaes Asia is looking for a driven and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to support our expansion in Asia. This role combines client acquisition and recruitment, making it ideal for someone who wants to develop a 360° understanding of how a consulting business grows.
Your tasks
You will play a key role in sourcing new clients while also recruiting the right consultants to deliver on project needs—ensuring a strong alignment between business opportunities and talent.
Client Sourcing & Business Development (Core Focus)
- Identify, target, and acquire new clients across key industries
- Develop and manage a pipeline of business opportunities
- Conduct outreach (calls, meetings, networking) to generate leads
- Understand client challenges and propose tailored consulting solutions
- Participate in contract negotiations and closing deals
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Core Focus)
- Drive end-to-end recruitment activities to support business growth
- Source and attract qualified candidates through various channels
- Screen, interview, and assess consultants based on client needs
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline aligned with market demand
- Match candidates to client opportunities and manage the placement process
Account Management
- Maintain strong relationships with existing clients
- Ensure successful delivery by aligning consultants with client expectations
- Anticipate future hiring needs and proactively source talent
- Support ongoing business development within existing accounts
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
- A first experience in Business Development, Sales, Consulting or Recruitment is a plus.
- Strong interest in both client acquisition and recruitment
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, multicultural, international setting.
- Fluent in English, to liase with English speaking counterparts; other languages are a bonus.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Proactive, resilient, and results-oriented mindset
What we offer
- A hybrid role combining sales and recruitment, offering rapid skill development
- Exposure to regional markets and diverse industries
- Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
- Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and supportive team environment