Website:
bgr-global.com
Job details:
Senior Engagement Manager (Remote)
Company: Blue Genes Research (BGR)
Location: Remote (based in Mumbai or Pune) with in-person client meetings as needed
Type: Full-time, Individual Contributor
Experience: 2–6 years in executive search business development
ABOUT BGR-GLOBAL
Blue Genes Research is a global boutique executive search and advisory firm operating across 40+ countries. For over 20 years, we have delivered retained, exclusive, precision permanent, interim, and fractional executive search solutions, placing 500+ leaders for clients worldwide. We work at the intersection of precision, discretion, and long-term partnership.
Why BGR?
- Boutique, expert-led: a specialized, high-touch firm where every engagement is led by seasoned experts, not junior handlers.
- Global footprint: reach across 40+ countries through our memberships with NPA Worldwide and IXPA Global, giving clients truly international access.
- Big-4 rigour: precision, globally benchmarked and acclaimed processes backed by dedicated in-house research.
THE ROLE
We are looking for an Engagement Expert to own the full sales cycle for our executive search services across the Mumbai and Pune markets. This is a hunter role for someone who can independently generate leads, build relationships with decision-makers, and convert opportunities into retained search mandates. You will be the face of BGR in one of India's most important business corridors.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate qualified leads independently and build a healthy pipeline of executive search mandates.
- Own the end-to-end sales cycle, from prospecting to closing retained and exclusive assignments.
- Build and nurture relationships with founders, CXOs, and HR leaders across target industries.
- Conduct in-person client meetings in Mumbai and Pune on a need basis.
- Position BGR's full suite of solutions, including permanent, interim, and fractional search.
- Represent BGR's brand and values with credibility and discretion in the market.
Who We're Looking For
- 2–6 years of business development experience specifically within executive search or retained recruitment (this is non-negotiable).
- Proven ability to generate leads and convert them into closed business on your own.
- Strong network or the demonstrated ability to build one quickly among senior decision-makers.
- Based in or willing to operate primarily out of Mumbai or Pune.
- Self-driven, comfortable in a remote, autonomous, target-led environment.
Note: Only candidates from the executive search industry with direct BD experience will be considered.
COMPENSATION
- Fixed monthly salary plus quarterly performance-linked variable of up to 200% of fixed pay.
- Annual retention bonus equivalent to one month's salary.
- Uncapped earning potential for high performers.
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