Lead Consultant - Talent & Growth Solutions

Xtremax; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT staffing is seeking a driven business development leader focused on expanding market opportunities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing strategies, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving operational efficiency. Strong experience in IT recruitment and a knack for innovation are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong background in the IT recruitment business.
• Experience in outsourcing or headhunting is a plus.
• Proven track record in recruiting for Developers and Infrastructure roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business strategies targeting government and enterprise clients.
• Build and sustain a scalable talent pipeline for various hiring models.
• Drive revenue growth through securing strategic client partnerships.

Skills

Business development

Recruitment strategies

Client relationship management

Problem solving

IT industry expertise

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, entrepreneurial professional who thrives on building and scaling business opportunities. Rather than just managing recruitment operations, this role is about taking full ownership—developing new revenue streams, experimenting with fresh approaches, and driving the company’s expansion in IT staffing and workforce solutions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is hungry to grow, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and embraces challenges as opportunities to innovate and excel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement business strategies to penetrate key markets, with a strong focus on government and enterprise clients.
• Leverage an extensive network to identify and secure new business opportunities, including tenders, large-scale staffing projects, and recruitment solutions.
• Take a proactive, hands-on approach to recruitment, ensuring efficiency while continuously refining talent acquisition strategies.
• Build and sustain a scalable talent pipeline for permanent, contract, and on-demand hiring models.
• Design and offer consultative recruitment solutions, including RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing), contract staffing, and managed services tailored to client needs.
• Ensure compliance with MOM regulations, employment laws, and industry best practices while maintaining agility in operations.
• Develop and nurture strong client relationships by deeply understanding hiring challenges and delivering tailored, high-impact solutions.
• Drive revenue growth by securing strategic client partnerships, high-value placements, and long-term engagements.
• Cultivate strong candidate relationships throughout the recruitment cycle, ensuring a seamless experience and long-term engagement.

• Strong background in the recruitment business, preferably within the IT services industry, with expertise in IT recruitment.
• Experience in outsourcing or headhunting is a plus.
• Extensive Cloud & IT industry expertise, with a proven track record in recruiting for Developers, Infrastructure, and related roles.
• Proven ability to secure enterprise clients, tenders, and large-scale staffing projects through strategic business development.
• Demonstrated Experience in leading and growing a business unit, with a focus on driving operational efficiency and expansion.
• Entrepreneurial mindset—eager to build, scale, and push boundaries, with a keen sense of opportunity and innovation.
• Hands-on problem solver who is adaptable, resourceful, and thrives on making things happen.
• Results-oriented, driven by the challenge of creating meaningful impact and business success.