About the Role
Antaes Asia is looking for a driven and entrepreneurial Junior 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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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
- Diploma or 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 (client-facing is a plus).
- Strong interest in both client acquisition and recruitment.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, multicultural, international setting.
- Fluent in English 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.
