Freelance Business Development Consultant IT Staffing

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Freelance Business Development Consultant – IT Staffing based in India.

We are looking for an experienced IT Business Development Consultant to drive client acquisition and expand domestic IT staffing partnerships across the Indian market. In this freelance role, you will leverage your established professional network to connect with key decision-makers, including CIOs, CHROs, Talent Acquisition Heads, and business leaders. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic relationships, pitching recruitment solutions, and securing long-term client contracts. You will benefit from the support of a dedicated recruitment delivery team with expertise in highly sought-after technology domains, including SAP, Salesforce, AI/ML, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Data Engineering. The position offers complete autonomy, a fully remote working environment, and the flexibility to manage your own schedule and business development strategy. With an attractive commission structure and recurring revenue opportunities, this is an excellent opportunity to turn your industry connections into a sustainable source of income.

Accountabilities

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Identify, prospect, and secure new clients with ongoing permanent IT and technology recruitment requirements across India.

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Leverage an established professional network to generate qualified business opportunities within IT Services companies, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), captive centers, product companies, and large enterprises.

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Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with CIOs, CHROs, Talent Acquisition Heads, Hiring Managers, Business Unit Heads, and other senior decision-makers.

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Organize and lead client meetings to present recruitment services, specialized staffing capabilities, and tailored talent acquisition solutions.

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Understand client hiring needs, workforce requirements, and recruitment challenges to identify opportunities for long-term business partnerships.

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Drive commercial discussions, negotiate pricing and contractual terms, and secure vendor empanelments and staffing agreements.

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Manage the full business development cycle, from lead generation and initial outreach to client onboarding and contract closure.

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Coordinate with internal recruitment and delivery teams to communicate technical requirements, facilitate smooth handovers, and ensure effective service delivery.

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Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts, generate repeat business, and establish recurring revenue streams.

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Monitor market developments, emerging technology trends, and industry opportunities to continuously expand the client portfolio.

Requirements

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At least 8 years of proven business development experience specifically within IT staffing, recruitment consulting, executive search, or technology recruitment services.

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An established and active professional network of decision-makers within Indian IT Services companies, GCCs, captive centers, product companies, and enterprise organizations.

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Strong understanding of the Indian IT staffing and recruitment market, including permanent technology hiring requirements and current industry trends.

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Demonstrated ability to identify and convert new business opportunities, build strategic client relationships, and close commercial agreements.

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Previous experience engaging with senior stakeholders, including CIOs, CHROs, Talent Acquisition Leaders, Hiring Managers, and Business Unit Heads.

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Excellent negotiation, presentation, communication, networking, and relationship-management skills.

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Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify client needs and position recruitment solutions effectively.

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Ability to work independently, manage a business development pipeline, and deliver measurable client acquisition results.

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Familiarity with specialized technology recruitment areas such as SAP, Salesforce, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and Data Engineering is an advantage.

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Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive approach, and strong motivation to develop business opportunities through an existing professional network.

Benefits

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Competitive earning potential: Annual compensation indicated at INR 1,000,000–2,000,000, with attractive performance-based commission opportunities.

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Uncapped commissions: Opportunity to maximize earnings based on successfully acquired clients and completed business.

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Recurring revenue: Earn ongoing commissions from repeat business and long-term client accounts.

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Flexible freelance engagement: Independent contractor arrangement with significant professional autonomy.

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100% remote work: Work from anywhere in India without geographical restrictions.

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Flexible schedule: Organize your own working hours and manage your business development activities independently.

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Dedicated recruitment support: Benefit from an experienced recruitment delivery team responsible for sourcing and filling client vacancies.

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Specialized technical expertise: Access recruitment capabilities across SAP, Salesforce, AI/ML, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Data Engineering.

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Broad market opportunities: Freedom to target product companies, GCCs, captive centers, IT Services companies, and enterprises throughout India.

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Long-term partnership potential: Build a sustainable business relationship with opportunities to develop recurring client accounts and revenue.

How Jobgether works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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