Business Development Executive

Recruiting Sharks · Pune division, India

Company Description Recruiting Sharks is a results-driven, AI-enabled talent acquisition firm focused on the relentless pursuit of top talent. The team helps organizations build high-performing workforces by identifying, attracting, and placing skilled professionals across IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Sales, Corporate Functions, and Executive roles. Using precision recruiting, the firm goes beyond job boards to headhunt, map markets, and reach talent that many agencies miss. Recruiting Sharks offers direct hire, contract staffing, RPO, offshore/remote recruiting support, and high-volume project hiring, all delivered with speed, transparency, and a strong emphasis on quality. The company aims to be a trusted recruiting partner for organizations that demand measurable results from their hiring efforts.

Role Description This full-time, on-site Business Development Executive role is based in the Pune Division. The position involves identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with clients in target industries, including outreach, meetings, and presentations. The Business Development Executive will generate and qualify leads, manage a sales pipeline, and collaborate with internal recruiting teams to align client needs with talent solutions. Daily responsibilities include developing proposals, negotiating terms, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction. The role also requires tracking performance metrics, reporting on business development activities, and contributing to growth strategies in collaboration with leadership.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive New Business Development and create growth opportunities with prospective and existing clients.
• Minimum 3-5 yrs of experience is required. This is a Hunter role.
• Strong Lead Generation skills, including prospecting, market research, and pipeline management.
• Solid Business acumen with an understanding of staffing, recruiting, or professional services models.
• Excellent Communication skills for client-facing interactions, presentations, and negotiations.
• Account Management capabilities to nurture long-term relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or client acquisition (staffing or recruitment industry experience preferred).
• Comfort working with CRM tools and basic sales reporting to track activities and outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Commitment to ethical, inclusive, and non-discriminatory business practices.