We are looking for a world class Business Development Manager – International to join our rapidly growing global talent management consultancy. If you regard yourself as a self-driven individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and an appetite for winning, and you are passionate about working for an innovative talent management consultancy, then we are very keen to hear from you. 

About the Role:

​The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, pursuing, developing and securing new business for Propel International, further expanding our footprint globally in line with our strategic vision.
​​Role: Business Development Manager – International
Location: Flexible
Position: Full-Time

Key Activities:

Desirable Criteria:
  • Increase our client base internationally in accordance with Propel International’s business plan
  • Make introductions to new clients to create opportunities, analyse the client's needs, pitch, negotiate and close commercial agreements
  • Manage and retain relationships with existing clients
  • Build the profile of Propel International by initiating marketing activities to generate new leads
  • Identify business opportunities and strategic partnerships to add value to Propel International’s portfolio of offerings
  • Keep a close pulse on industry trends locally and internationally and provide input to product development
  • Write business proposals
  • Draft and review contracts
  • Report on successes and areas needing improvements
  • Strong track record of business development and client-relationship management
  • Experience in a professional services or consulting environment
  • Knowledge in assessment tools, assessment centre exercises, talent development programs, and Executive Coaching
  • Test User Ability (formerly Level A) and Test User Personality (formerly Level B) accreditation
  • Familiarity with tools from suppliers such as Hogan, Saville Assessment, Cubiks and/or SHL
  • Post-Graduate Degree in Organisational / Occupational Psychology or related HR field
  • Enjoys making introductions, understanding the client's needs, pitching and negotiating
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Stakeholder management skills
  • Fluency in English

Desirable Skills, Experience and Attributes:

  • International HR network
  • Enjoys working as part of an international team but can also work independently
  • Enjoys being part of a start-up environment
  • Highly motivated, target driven, persistent and resilient
  • Demonstrates strong people skills
  • Has the capability to build and lead a team

About Propel International

Propel International – Key Facts:
​Our passion is in people. At Propel International, we help organisations get the best out of people by helping people get the best out of themselves. Through the application of practical business psychology and employee assessment, we help individuals, teams and organisations to identify and align the values, style, attitudes and abilities to deliver real business outcomes.
 
Since 2010, over 100 organisations worldwide have chosen to collaborate with Propel International in the research, design and implementation of high-impact talent management solutions. We work across industries, sectors, and cultures, having delivered results for some of the world’s largest organisations in the USA, Europe, Middle East and Asia, applying our expertise in talent interventions across the employee lifecycle. 
  • Average 50% year-on-year growth since 2010
  • Strong reputation within the talent management field
  • High-quality service delivery to multinationals and local organisations alike
  • Customer focused, customisable and innovative approach to talent management
  • Registered offices in the UK, UAE, Spain, New Zealand and the US
  • Dynamic and rapidly growing team
  • Strong commitment to provide stretch and continuous learning opportunities to our people
  • Flexible working environment
  • Each individual team member is empowered to shape the future of the business
  • Capability to conduct assessments worldwide, in more than 20 different languages