Business Development Specialist - Recruitment Firm

Key Responsibilities:

- Identify and onboard new clients across startups and mid-sized companies.

- Research funded startups, industry trends, and hiring patterns to generate qualified leads.

- Conduct outreach via LinkedIn, email, and calls to pitch Purple Squirrels recruitment solutions.

- Partner with the Founder to create tailored proposals and pricing strategies.

- Build relationships with decision-makers (Founders/HR Heads) for repeat business.

- Track metrics like leads, conversions, and revenue using CRM tools.

- Represent Purple Squirrel at HR events and networking forums.

Desired Skills & Experience:

- 2-5 years of experience in business development / client acquisition, preferably in HR, recruitment, or B2B services.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

- Passion for startups, networking, and consultative sales.

- Prior experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or startup databases is an advantage.

What We Offer:

- Competitive base + performance-linked incentives.

- Flexible remote working structure (Mumbai-based preferred).

- Opportunity to work directly with the Founder on high-impact recruitment projects.

- Exposure to Indias most dynamic and funded startup ecosystem