Benson Executive Search ยท 1 month ago
Retained Executive Search - Sr Business Development Executive
Benson Executive Search is a well-respected firm seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Executive Search professional to drive business growth and develop relationships within the HR and executive communities. The role involves expanding the client base, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining strong client relationships.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesRecruiting
Responsibilities
Business Development Strategy: In a collaborative and flexible manner, contribute to developing a business development strategy. Execute this strategy to identify, pursue and convert new client opportunities within the Human Resources function
Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with HR professionals, CHROs, and other key decision-makers (C-Suite) within target client organizations
Market Knowledge & Trends: Maintain knowledge and active industry involvement to identify industry trends, competitive landscapes, and potential areas for business expansion
Client Onboarding: Successfully align clients with our recruiting teams for onboarding and delivery of recruiting needs. While the Business Development professional should maintain a strong relationship with client leadership, ideally the delivery and execution of the search work will be handled by our internal Executive Recruiting teams
Networking and Industry Engagement: Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to enhance visibility and cultivate relationships within the HR community
Performance Tracking and Reporting: Monitor and track key performance metrics related to business development activities, providing regular updates and reports to senior management
Teamwork: We have a strong, positive and collaborative culture. This professional should thrive in a culture where teamwork is highly valued. This professional should be a model for that culture
Company-wide Contributor: With a continuous improvement mindset, brings new ideas and thinking on how we do conduct business and operate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 10 years of experience in business development, sales, or client management, preferably within Human Resources, Professional Services or the Retained Executive Search industry
A strong network of contacts within the Human Resources profession including HR professionals, CHROs, and other key decision-makers is highly desired
Strong understanding of retained executive search processes, industry best practices, and emerging trends
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Highly motivated self-starter with a results-driven mindset
Embraces team-orientation, knowing we do better work, have stronger outcomes, working together
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment