About Us
Purple Squirrel Consulting is a boutique recruitment firm based in Thane, helping startups and growing enterprises hire right. We specialize in mid-to-senior hiring across industries like Healthcare, Manufacturing, Technology, and Food & Hospitality. Our USP deep candidate evaluation, transparent processes, and a 1:5 success ratio.
Role Overview
We're looking for a Business Development Specialist who can drive client acquisition and build long-term partnerships with founders, HR heads, and CXOs. The role combines research, relationship building, and consultative selling - ideal for someone who understands recruitment or HR services and thrives in a growth-driven environment.
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 Squirrel's 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
- 25 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 India's most dynamic and funded startup ecosystem.
