Head of Business – Recruitment & Client Partnerships (China & Southeast Asia)

PDR GROUP (SEA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a Head of Business for Recruitment & Client Partnerships focused on the China and Southeast Asia markets. The role involves developing strategies, managing teams, and building client relationships to optimize recruitment processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, fluency in English and Chinese, and over 3 years of experience in recruitment. Strong negotiation skills and market insights are essential. The position may require long-term cross-border business trips.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in recruitment or headhunting.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing client relationships within the China market.
• Familiar with cross-border recruitment processes and talent policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop business strategies for China and Southeast Asia markets.
• Oversee the full headhunting process and team management.
• Engage with companies to identify recruitment needs and establish partnerships.

Skills

Fluent in English and Chinese

Client relationship management

Team motivation and empowerment

Business negotiation

Market insight and business acumen

Cross-border communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Job Title: Head of Business – Recruitment & Client Partnerships (China & Southeast Asia)

Salary: $8,000 to $10,000 per month

Job Responsibilities

1. Business Strategy & Team Management: Develop business strategies for China and Southeast Asia markets, decompose annual revenue, client development, and recruitment targets, and track their implementation; oversee the full headhunting process to optimize efficiency and candidate quality. Responsible for team building, training, performance evaluation, motivation, and retention to foster a cohesive cross-border team. Regularly review business progress, address challenges, and drive process and skill optimization.
2. Client Relationship & Business Development: Engage with companies and institutions to identify recruitment and cooperation needs and establish strategic partnerships. Maintain key client relationships, provide customized solutions, and enhance client satisfaction and repurchase rates. Acquire new clients through industry events and business negotiations. Expand market coverage; handle client complaints and emergencies, and coordinate resources to ensure smooth cooperation.
3. Business Coordination & Compliance Management: Establish cross-border collaboration mechanisms between Singapore and China to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations of both regions. Gain insights into market policies, industry trends, and client needs in China and Southeast Asia to optimize cross-border solutions. Conduct daily communication and project implementation with cooperative institutions, synchronizing needs and feedback; monitor core business data and adjust strategies based on reviews.
4. Brand & Industry Influence Building: Participate in industry events and business exchanges to enhance the company’s brand visibility in the cross-border recruitment sector.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Fluent in English and Chinese, with regular communication with Mandarin-speaking clients, partners, and stakeholders in China.
• Over 3 years of experience in recruitment or headhunting.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing client relationships within the China market, including successful collaboration with Chinese institutions, banks, financial enterprises, or large corporate HR teams.
• Familiar with cross‑border recruitment processes, talent policies, and industry norms, with experience in implementing cross‑border talent solutions.
• Good market insight and business acumen to develop and implement market‑adapted business strategies.
• Excellent team motivation and empowerment skills, with strong leadership, communication, coordination, and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Outstanding business negotiation and client relationship management abilities, capable of quickly establishing high‑level trust.
• Familiar with Sino‑Western business cultural differences, with effective cross‑border communication and resource integration capabilities.
• Results‑oriented, resilient, and able to adapt to the fast‑paced and high‑pressure cross‑border business environment.
• Willing to accept long‑term cross‑border business trips.

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Ong Wen Jie
Reg No: R21101312
PDR GROUP (SEA) PTE. LTD.
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