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Summary role description: Looking for Associate / Consultative Recruiter – Business Development for our team at Antal, Chennai Gemini Circle. Company description: Antal International Network is a tenured, global specialism-driven Recruitment company, headquartered in London, UK and with a network of 140+ offices in 38 countries. This role is with our office in Chennai (Antal Gemini Circle website), headed by Ram Narayanan (Ram's LI profile). Driven by our high-touch, consultative, we source and place top-tier talent, spanning from critical lateral positions to C-suite and CEO-level appointments, for our clients who are premier organizations worldwide, This role is with our office in Chennai (Antal Gemini Circle website), headed by Ram Narayanan (Ram's LI profile). Role details: · Role: Associate Consultative Recruiter / Consultative Recruiter – Business Development · Reporting Manager: Managing Partner · Location: Gemini Circle, Chennai Role and responsibilities: · Overall: Contribute to expanding our client footprint globally while simultaneously also headhunting to place exceptional talent for those very accounts, and nurture long-term relationships, through own and team efforts. Client Acquisition & Growth (50% Focus): · Market mapping & prospecting: Identify and target prospective corporate clients that require premium hiring solutions, across geographies, keeping tabs on market and hiring trends, using insights to sharpen our approach. · B2B outreach: Initiate strategic conversations with senior decisionmakers in HR / TA and Business leadership, through structured cold outreach, LinkedIn networking, and industry research, utilizing “phygital” campaign mechanisms (social media, email, AEO/ GEO/SEO, content marketing) and analyze outcomes to refine strategies. · Pitching & onboarding: Present our firm’s specialized capabilities, negotiate commercial terms, and secure new client mandates/agreements. · Relationship management: Act as the primary point of contact for newly acquired accounts, ensuring deep account farming and long-term client retention. · Collateral building: Curate and share stories, case studies, and thought leadership that strengthen our brand and engage our network. Talent Delivery & Executive Search (50% Focus): · Hiring mandates understanding: Utilize industry knowledge and clients’ role requirements to map the ideal candidate profile, considering skills and cultural nuances. · Consultative search / headhunting: Utilize our advanced sourcing strategies, professional networks, and direct targeting to identify high-caliber candidates globally. · Candidate evaluation & assessment: Conduct rigorous competency-based interviews to assess candidates’ alignment with the client’s strategic goals. · Process management: Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including interview scheduling, feedback loops, offer negotiations, and post-placement engagement. Requirements: · 0 to 1 year of relevant professional experience. · Prior experience in B2B corporate sales / client handling, and / or recruitment is a plus, but is not mandatory. · MBA / PGDM – or any other business education qualification – highly preferable. · Noticeable proficiency in written and spoken Business English. · A strong appetite for business development, cold outreach, and outcome-driven environments. · Ability to quickly understand diverse industries, business models, and complex organizational structures. · Skilled at consultative selling and communicating value to diverse client stakeholders. · Curiosity, lateral thinking skills, abstraction skills, with the ability to make sense of loosely defined challenges. · Eager practitioner mindset, with the potential to add to or amend the playbook over time, while owning solutions. Selection Process: · Assessments and group discussion at the office · Solutions articulation presentation · Interview Benefits: · Direct one-on-one mentoring with immense potential to be groomed into a well-rounded business leader, in quick time. · Global Exposure: The opportunity to interact with CXOs and senior corporate executives across international markets early in your career. · Hybrid Compensation Structure: A stable fixed salary paired with a highly rewarding incentive model that pays out on both client acquisition milestones and successful placement revenues, topped up with a clearly articulated fast-track career progression. · Effort Recognition: A culture that values and financially rewards consistent effort and robust operational KRAs, independent of final billing outcomes. · Day job as a springboard to develop a ringside view of multiple sectors, industries, functions, roles and skills sets, across multiple business and operational models, across the globe. · High visibility within an internal global network of 140+ offices in 38 countries across 5 continents and in an ever-expanding network of clients and candidates; unique opportunity to evolve as a personal brand, effortlessly.

Research Associate – HR Intern Location: Mira Road, MumbaiStipend: ₹10,000–₹12,000 per monthDuration: 6 months initiallyOpportunity: Extension / conversion to a permanent role based on performance About the Role We are looking for a Research Associate – HR Intern to join our BFSI recruitment practice, specialising in Treasury & Capital Markets and support us across candidate research, market mapping, recruitment operations and database management. This is a hands-on role for someone who is curious, organised, comfortable speaking with people and keen to build a career in Recruitment / HR. What You'll Do Conduct candidate and market research using LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms. Identify and shortlist relevant profiles based on specific hiring requirements. Assist with candidate sourcing and talent mapping across BFSI, particularly Treasury & Capital Markets. Make research and outreach calls to candidates and professionals. Maintain and regularly update candidate, client and lead records. Assist with recruitment trackers & databases Support with follow-ups, scheduling and coordination with candidates and professionals. Research companies, decision-makers and relevant market information. Assist in preparing candidate information and maintaining accurate recruitment records. Support the recruitment team with other research, coordination and business development activities as required. What We're Looking For Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 6 months of experience in Recruitment / HR. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable making phone calls and interacting with candidates/professionals. Comfortable and hands-on with professional and social networking platforms such as LinkedIn for research, sourcing and outreach. Good research and internet-searching skills. Comfortable working with Excel and basic MS Office. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. Proactive attitude with a keen interest in learning Recruitment and HR. Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. Someone who is comfortable taking ownership of tasks and working in a fast-paced environment. What You'll Get Hands-on exposure to Recruitment and Talent Research. Exposure to BFSI recruitment, specialising in Treasury & Capital Markets Opportunity to understand specialised roles across Treasury, Capital Markets, Risk, Operations and related functions. Experience in candidate sourcing, market mapping and recruitment operations. Exposure to client and decision-maker research. Opportunity to work closely with recruitment consultants on specialised hiring mandates. Practical experience with professional networking and recruitment platforms. Opportunity to develop communication, research and stakeholder-management skills. Potential opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance and business requirements. If you're a fresher looking to start your career in Recruitment and enjoy research, communication and working with people, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Consultant to join our Dubai team. This is a new-business-focused role for someone who enjoys building a market, developing relationships from the ground up and turning opportunities into long-term, revenue-generating client accounts. You will be responsible for identifying companies with hiring needs, opening conversations with senior decision-makers and positioning Antal as a recruitment partner. The role requires someone who is comfortable taking ownership of the entire business development process — from identifying a target company and making the first approach through to winning the mandate and developing the account. What you will be doing Identify and target companies with current and upcoming recruitment and talent requirements across the UAE and GCC. Build your own pipeline through market mapping, cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, networking, referrals and face-to-face meetings. Connect with CEOs, Business Heads, HR Directors, Talent Acquisition leaders and other senior decision-makers. Understand each client's business, hiring challenges and growth plans and position Antal’s recruitment and executive search solutions accordingly. Pitch Antal’s capabilities and demonstrate how we can support clients with their hiring requirements. Win new recruitment mandates and retained/contingency search assignments. Negotiate recruitment fees, commercial terms and client agreements. Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure mandates are delivered successfully and clients receive a strong level of service. Build new accounts beyond the initial assignment by identifying additional hiring opportunities across functions, business units and geographies. Maintain an active pipeline of prospects, meetings, proposals and live opportunities. Take ownership of individual revenue targets and business development activity. Continuously map the market for new companies, investments, expansions and other developments that could create hiring opportunities. What we are looking for Proven experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Recruitment, Executive Search, Consulting or Professional Services. Fluency in an Eastern European language, in addition to English, would be an advantage. A demonstrable record of winning new clients, closing business and generating revenue. Someone who is comfortable developing business from scratch rather than relying on an existing client portfolio. Strong commercial instincts and the confidence to approach senior stakeholders directly. Excellent networking, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills. Strong English communication skills. UAE/GCC business development experience would be an advantage. A proactive and resilient approach with the ability to stay focused on opportunities through a longer sales cycle. Who will succeed in this role? We are particularly interested in proven business developers who can talk numbers — revenue generated, clients acquired, accounts opened, targets achieved and business won. You should enjoy the hunt for new business, be comfortable creating your own opportunities and have the commercial drive to turn a first conversation into a long-term client relationship. For the right person, this is an opportunity to build and grow your own portfolio of clients within Antal International's global recruitment network, with clear ownership of your market, relationships and revenue.

We are looking for a Business Development Executive – Arabic Speaker to join our Dubai team. This is a hands-on, revenue-focused business development role for someone who enjoys opening doors, building relationships and converting conversations into business. You will be responsible for identifying companies with hiring requirements, connecting with HR and business leaders, introducing Antal’s recruitment solutions and developing new client accounts. We are looking for someone who is comfortable starting conversations with new clients, attending meetings, pitching services, negotiating commercial terms and closing business rather than simply managing existing accounts. What you will be doing Develop new business opportunities across the UAE and wider GCC market. Identify companies with current or upcoming recruitment and talent requirements. Proactively approach HR Heads, Talent Acquisition leaders, Business Heads, General Managers and other key decision-makers. Introduce Antal’s recruitment, executive search and talent solutions to prospective clients. Generate business through cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, networking, referrals, meetings and market mapping. Understand a client's business, hiring challenges and requirements before proposing the right recruitment solution. Arrange and attend client meetings, present Antal’s capabilities and build credibility with prospective clients. Negotiate commercial terms, recruitment fees and agreements and convert prospects into active clients. Generate new recruitment mandates/job orders and work closely with the recruitment team to ensure successful delivery. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective and active clients. Develop existing accounts further by identifying additional hiring opportunities across departments and locations. Take ownership of individual business development and revenue targets. Maintain regular market intelligence on hiring activity, expanding businesses and potential client opportunities. What we are looking for 4–5 years of B2B Business Development / Sales experience, preferably within recruitment, professional services, HR solutions, consulting, outsourcing or another service-led environment. Fluent Arabic and English communication skills. Demonstrated experience in new client acquisition and revenue generation. Comfortable with cold outreach and developing business from scratch. Strong ability to engage senior decision-makers and build long-term commercial relationships. Experience managing the full sales cycle — from identifying prospects and arranging meetings to negotiation and closure. Commercially driven, persistent and comfortable working towards clear revenue targets. Good understanding of the UAE/GCC business environment and confidence in developing relationships across the region The kind of person who will do well in this role Someone who is proactive, commercially hungry and genuinely enjoys winning new business. You should be comfortable picking up the phone, approaching a new company, getting in front of the right decision-maker and turning that relationship into a revenue-generating account. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to build their own client portfolio within an established global recruitment and executive search business, while having the freedom and ownership to develop the market.

Recruitment Consultant / Associate Consultant Company: Antal International – Bangalore ORRLocation: Whitefield / Outer Ring Road, BengaluruExperience: 1–3 yearsWork Mode: Office-based, based on business requirements The Role Antal International is a global executive search and recruitment organization connecting exceptional talent with high-growth organizations. Our Bangalore – Outer Ring Road practice, led by Reema Baksi, Managing Partner, works across Retail & Consumer, Fashion & Lifestyle, E-commerce, Technology & SaaS, GCCs and other high-growth businesses, supporting specialized mid-to-senior management and leadership hiring. We are looking for an ambitious Recruiter / TA Associate to join our growing Bengaluru team. This is an opportunity to move beyond conventional CV sourcing and develop into a Recruitment Consultant and Talent Advisor. You will work closely with the Managing Partner and support end-to-end recruitment assignments for leading Indian and multinational organizations. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end recruitment across assigned mandates. Understand client businesses, job requirements and candidate success profiles. Source and identify candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, databases, referrals and professional networks. Conduct proactive headhunting, market mapping and talent research for specialized positions. Screen and assess candidates based on experience, competencies, motivation and cultural fit. Build strong candidate relationships and ensure a professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Coordinate interviews and manage candidate/client communication and follow-ups. Maintain recruitment pipelines, databases, trackers and talent pools for current and future mandates. Support industry research and market intelligence across functions and sectors. Work closely with the Managing Partner on priority, mid-senior and leadership searches. What We Are Looking For 1-3 years of recruitment experience, preferably with a recruitment/search firm or fast-paced Talent Acquisition team. Strong sourcing, headhunting and candidate-identification skills. Hands-on experience with LinkedIn and major recruitment/job platforms. Good understanding of the end-to-end recruitment process. Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Confidence engaging with mid-to-senior-level professionals. Ability to quickly understand different industries, functions and business models. Strong organization, follow-up and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and targets. High ownership, professionalism and integrity. Experience in Retail, Consumer, Fashion, E-commerce, Technology, SaaS or GCC recruitment is an advantage. Who Will Succeed You should be curious, energetic, persistent and relationship-oriented, with a genuine interest in people, markets and business. The ideal candidate enjoys researching talent, speaking with professionals and identifying candidates who may not be actively looking for opportunities. Most importantly, you should have the ambition to grow from Recruiter → Recruitment Consultant → trusted Talent Advisor. Why Join Us? Work closely with the Managing Partner and gain hands-on exposure to executive search. Handle assignments across multiple high-growth industries. Gain exposure to mid-senior and leadership recruitment. Build relationships with senior professionals and business leaders. Develop expertise in headhunting, market mapping and talent advisory. Leverage Antal International's global executive-search network. Grow with an entrepreneurial and expanding recruitment practice. If you wish to build a long-term career in executive search, we would like to hear from you.

Internal Vacancy at Antal Uzbekistan Who we are With 33 years of business success, Antal International has built a strong reputation as a recruitment leader in more than 35+ countries. As part of Antal International, working with us means much more than being part of a talented team, it means joining a global community of more than 800 people across 30 countries, where you can make a real difference in the world of work. Antal offer the best of both worlds: a local, supportive culture with the backing of a global recruitment group. If you want to grow your career in recruitment, build strong client relationships, and develop in an ambitious sales environment, this is the perfect opportunity. We are going through an exciting period of growth, and we are looking for ambitious, resilient individuals to join our team. We offer a supportive culture, strong training, and the tools you need to get off to an amazing start and build a long-term recruitment career. Our people Ask any of us what makes Antal a great place to work and we'll tell you it is the culture, the collaborative environment, and the unlimited potential for career progression. We place a strong focus on learning and development. Through the Antal Academy, our specialist tools and platforms, monthly training sessions with more than 200 consultants globally, and the annual Antal Global Conference, you will have every opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside colleagues around the world. One of the biggest benefits of this role is the opportunity to work across our global network, share business with international offices, and build relationships that can directly support your personal career growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop in a sales environment and gain exposure to six-figure key accounts through a truly international business. Are you up for the challenge? We are hiring across a range of disciplines, including IT, sales and marketing, administration, pharma, hospitality and more. This is a great opportunity for someone with drive, ambition, and a desire to build a successful career in recruitment. You will have the opportunity to Run a 360 desk within your existing area of expertise. Provide expert, specialist advice to candidates. Develop and implement effective individual business and sales plans. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process to an advanced level. Lead by example through strong, consistent fee performance, activity, and attitude. Build market intelligence on an ongoing basis. Work with the leadership team on initiatives and projects. Collaborate with offices and colleagues across the Antal international network to share business and develop cross-border opportunities. What we will give you We will provide all the tools and support needed to succeed in the role, including access to top job boards, LinkedIn, class-leading business development tools, advanced bespoke technology, and a long-standing portfolio of blue-chip clients. You will also benefit from an uncapped commission structure and the opportunity to develop substantial accounts through our global reach. What you will need to succeed Proven track record of billing success within a 360 recruitment role, ideally with 1 to 3 years of experience. A passion for exceeding targets and reaching goals. A commercial, innovative, and ambitious mindset. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build rapport quickly and confidently. Self-motivated with strong initiative. A genuine desire and ambition to develop your career on a fast-track basis. Benefits Monthly uncapped bonus. Clear career development framework with promotion targets. Regular sales incentives and competitions. Social events including Christmas and summer parties, plus team-building activities. Employee recognition programmes, including monthly individual awards and competitions for outstanding achievement. Opportunity to attend the annual Antal international conference. Past edition in Zanzibar, Dubai, Cairo. Access to shared business with international offices and colleagues worldwide to help develop six-figure key accounts.

Internal Vacancy at Antal Kazakhstan Who we are With 33 years of business success, Antal International has built a strong reputation as a recruitment leader in more than 35+ countries. As part of Antal International, working with us means much more than being part of a talented team, it means joining a global community of more than 800 people across 30 countries, where you can make a real difference in the world of work.Antal offer the best of both worlds: a local, supportive culture with the backing of a global recruitment group. If you want to grow your career in recruitment, build strong client relationships, and develop in an ambitious sales environment, this is the perfect opportunity. We are going through an exciting period of growth, and we are looking for ambitious, resilient individuals to join our team in Almaty. We offer a supportive culture, strong training, and the tools you need to get off to an amazing start and build a long-term recruitment career. Our people Ask any of us what makes Antal a great place to work and we'll tell you it is the culture, the collaborative environment, and the unlimited potential for career progression. We place a strong focus on learning and development. Through the Antal Academy, our specialist tools and platforms, monthly training sessions with more than 200 consultants globally, and the annual Antal Global Conference, you will have every opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside colleagues around the world. One of the biggest benefits of this role is the opportunity to work across our global network, share business with international offices, and build relationships that can directly support your personal career growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop in a sales environment and gain exposure to six-figure key accounts through a truly international business. Are you up for the challenge? We are hiring across a range of disciplines, including IT, sales and marketing, administration, pharma, finance and more. This is a great opportunity for someone with drive, ambition, and a desire to build a successful career in recruitment. You will have the opportunity to Run a 360 desk within your existing area of expertise. Provide expert, specialist advice to candidates. Develop and implement effective individual business and sales plans. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process to an advanced level. Lead by example through strong, consistent fee performance, activity, and attitude. Build market intelligence on an ongoing basis. Work with the leadership team on initiatives and projects. Collaborate with offices and colleagues across the Antal international network to share business and develop cross-border opportunities. What we will give you We will provide all the tools and support needed to succeed in the role, including access to top job boards, LinkedIn, class-leading business development tools, advanced bespoke technology, and a long-standing portfolio of blue-chip clients. You will also benefit from an uncapped commission structure and the opportunity to develop substantial accounts through our global reach. What you will need to succeed Proven track record of billing success within a 360 recruitment role, ideally with 1 to 3 years of experience. A passion for exceeding targets and reaching goals. A commercial, innovative, and ambitious mindset. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build rapport quickly and confidently. Self-motivated with strong initiative. A genuine desire and ambition to develop your career on a fast-track basis. Benefits Monthly uncapped bonus. Clear career development framework with promotion targets. Regular sales incentives and competitions. Social events including New Year and summer parties, plus team-building activities. Employee recognition programmes, including monthly individual awards and competitions for outstanding achievement. Opportunity to attend the annual Antal international conference. Past edition in Zanzibar, Dubai, Cairo. Access to shared business with international offices and colleagues worldwide to help develop six-figure key accounts.

We are looking to grow our team at Antal International, Gurgaon.This opportunity is for a Recruitment Consultant, where you would work as a talent advisor, partner closely with business leaders, and own mandates end-to-end. The role involves building strong relationships across sectors such as hospitality, luxury retail, travel, real estate, and allied industries.The role requires high ownership while providing meaningful client exposure and an entrepreneurial platform to build your own practice over time!I am keen to connect with professionals who bring 2 to 3 years of experience in client-facing roles such as recruitment, consulting, business development, customer experience or hospitality, and are looking to move into a more strategic and high-impact role at the intersection of talent and business.