Junior Business Development Manager

About the Role

Antaes Asia is looking for a driven and entrepreneurial Junior 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Diploma or 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 (client-facing is a plus).
• Strong interest in both client acquisition and recruitment.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, multicultural, international setting.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a bonus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, resilient, and results-oriented mindset.

• 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.