Business Development Manager - Talent Solution

Beijing Permanent RMB360,000 - RMB500,000 per year View Job Description
As a Business Development Manager in Beijing, you will build new business within the Business Services industry and develop sales activity that helps the organisation win and retain clients. You will identify prospects, manage commercial conversations and maintain a clear pipeline to support planned revenue activity.
  • Develop and build long-term relationships with senior executives, business
  • Gain deep understanding of client's business priorities organizational challenge

About Our Client

As one of the world's lea/ding talent consultancy firms and part of a UK-listed global group, with an extensive international network, deep market expertise, and a strong track record in talent solutions, we partner with multinational corporations, local market leaders, and high-growth businesses to help them navigate an increasingly complex talent landscape.

Beyond traditional recruitment, Michael Page continues to expand its Talent Solutions offering, helping organizations address talent-related challenges arising from business growth, transformation, organizational change, and critical project delivery.

As a key part of this offering, we provide clients with agile and customized talent solutions through specialist consultants, project-based experts, advisory professionals, and flex/ible workforce models. By understanding our clients' strategic objectives, we help them solve real business challenges through the right talent solutions, creating lasting impact and long-term value.

Job Description



  • This is a unique opportunity at the intersection of business development, consulting, and talent solutions.

    As a Business Development Manager, you will build long-term relationships with senior executives, business leaders, and HR decision-makers, gaining a deep understanding of their business priorities, organizational challenges, and talent needs.

    Unlike traditional recruitment roles, you will take a consultative approach, identifying talent and organizational challenges behind business objectives and designing solutions that help clients accelerate growth, drive transformation, strengthen capabilities, and achieve strategic outcomes.

    You will have the opportunity to contribute to and develop solutions across:
    • Talent Solutions and Agile Workforce strategies
    • Project-based expert and specialist consultant engagements
    • Flexible talent and critical capability solutions
    • Talent intelligence, workforce strategy, and organizational capability consulting
    • Total Talent Solutions across a range of business needs



    Through market insight, talent expertise, and consultative sales, you will help clients access the skills, experience, and capabilities required to achieve meaningful business results. Success in this role is measured not only by commercial performance, but also by your ability to become a trusted partner to clients and deliver solutions that create tangible business value.

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for someone who combines commercial acumen, consultative thinking, and strong relationship-building capabilities. Beyond identifying opportunities, you are able to understand the underlying business challenges clients face and create meaningful solutions that drive long-term success.

Key requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree is an advantage.
  • Fluent in English, with the confidence to engage both local and international stakeholders.
  • Experience in business development, executive search, recruitment, talent solutions, consulting, professional services, or client-facing commercial environments.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business models, organizational priorities, and market trends.
  • Proven success in client acquisition, relationship management, and business development.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
  • A consultative mindset with the ability to identify challenges, analyze needs, and develop value-adding solutions.
  • Entrepreneurial, self-driven, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.



We are particularly interested in individuals who look beyond hiring requirements and are genuinely curious about how talent can help organizations achieve broader business objectives.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent Contract
  • The opportunity to join a globally recognized talent consultancy and grow alongside a high-performing team.
  • Exposure to innovative Talent Solutions initiatives beyond traditional recruitment.
  • The chance to work closely with senior decision-makers across multinational corporations, local champions, and high-growth businesses.
  • A career path that enables you to evolve from recruiter or salesperson into a trusted talent solutions advisor.
  • A high-impact, client-facing role with significant autonomy and visibility.
  • Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards.
  • A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that encourages ownership, innovation, and continuous development.
  • Clear career progression and long-term growth opportunities.
Contact
Jolene Zhao
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7136417
Phone number
+86 10 6168 7516

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Business Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Beijing
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jolene Zhao
Consultant phone
+86 10 6168 7516
Job Reference
JN-102026-7136417

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.