Business Development Executive at Keller Executive Search

Setup: Remote - South Africa
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jun 12, 2026

Description

Keller Executive Search is seeking a Business Development Executive to join their team. The role involves expanding the client base across US and global markets, focusing on building client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and improving service offerings. The ideal candidate will lead with curiosity, understand client needs, communicate effectively, and develop long-term partnerships.

Required Skills

Business Development
Client Relationship Management
Professional Services
Recruitment Solutions
B2B Services
Outreach
Discovery Conversations
Proposal Writing
CRM User
Written English

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Proven experience in business development or client relationship management, ideally within professional services, recruitment solutions, or a related B2B services environment.
Demonstrated success engaging US-based or international clients.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of client needs and the ability to develop trusted, long-term partnerships.
Ability to run structured discovery, qualify opportunities accurately, and develop compelling proposals.
Confident communicator across email, video, and phone — including with C-level stakeholders.
Disciplined CRM user with strong attention to pipeline hygiene and follow-through.
Self-directed and effective in a fully remote environment.
Strong written English to a professional services standard.

About Keller Executive Search

Keller Executive Search

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Keller Executive Search is a global recruitment agency providing executive recruitment and headhunting services. Our team of headhunters devotes themselves to headhunting and evaluating professionals.