Business Development Manager

About the Role

Antaes Asia is looking for a driven and entrepreneurial 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

• 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 is a plus.
• Strong interest in both client acquisition and recruitment
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, multicultural, international setting.
• Fluent in English, to liase with English speaking counterparts; 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