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Michael Page

Head of International Business Development

8-12 Years
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  • Posted 18 hours ago
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Job Description

  • Lead global business expansion while shaping international growth strategy
  • Join a leadership team driving global growth through strategic partnership

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing global recruitment and workforce solutions company, recognized for delivering international talent mobility and staffing services to clients across diverse industries.

Job Description

Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Leadership

  • Lead and mentor a team of senior business development professionals and market development specialists.
  • Establish performance objectives, monitor pipeline health, and drive consistent revenue delivery.
  • Conduct regular opportunity reviews and provide strategic direction on complex pursuits.
  • Foster a results-oriented culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Guide market prioritization and territory planning across assigned international regions.

Business Growth & Market Expansion

  • Develop and execute international go-to-market strategies that support long-term business objectives.
  • Identify new market opportunities, industry verticals, and strategic partnerships.
  • Refine customer segmentation, value propositions, and competitive positioning by region.
  • Lead commercial discussions involving pricing, proposals, and enterprise contract negotiations.
  • Work closely with marketing to strengthen lead generation initiatives and regional campaigns.

Sales Operations & Execution

  • Drive CRM discipline, forecasting accuracy, and sales process standardization.
  • Monitor key commercial metrics and implement initiatives to improve conversion and productivity.
  • Partner with delivery, operations, and compliance teams to ensure successful client implementation.
  • Ensure adherence to international recruitment, labor mobility, and regulatory requirements where applicable.

Client & Industry Engagement

  • Build executive relationships with key clients and strategic partners.
  • Support the team in high-value presentations, negotiations, and complex sales opportunities.
  • Represent the organization at industry conferences, networking events, and international business forums.
  • Identify emerging market trends and provide recommendations to strengthen competitive positioning.


  • The Successful Applicant

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
    • 8-12 years of business development or commercial experience.
    • At least 5 years in international business development and 3 years in a leadership role.
    • Background in international recruitment, workforce solutions, talent mobility, BPO, or related industries.
    • Experience developing business across at least two international markets (e.g., GCC, Japan, North America, or Europe).
    • Strong enterprise sales, negotiation, and commercial strategy skills.

    What's On Offer

    What's on Offer

    • Lead international growth initiatives with a globally expanding organization.
    • Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
    • Opportunity to work with international clients and strategic partners.
    • High-impact leadership role with regional and global exposure.
    • Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and growth-focused work environment.

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    Quote job ref: JN-072026-7056544

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    About Company

    Job ID: 151024617