Business Development Director, Human Resources

Requisition ID  

20174

Country   United States of America Location type   Hybrid State / Province   Illinois City   Chicago Application Deadline   30 January 2025 About Us  

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.

Our 10,000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core solutions:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Total Rewards

Job description  

OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - It’s about exceeding your potential.

As a Business Development Director in our interim practice, you will have a significant impact on the lives of our consultants and clients by connecting the right people to the right work. You will do this by building deep, meaningful relationships with senior business leaders. You will leverage your experience to act as a trusted advisor, help clients solve complex problems and align meaningful work that expands our consultant’s careers. This role offers a lucrative opportunity directly tied to personal revenue growth while working within a collaborative, dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Opportunity to build a specific book of business.
• Drive business development efforts to align with the vision and overall objectives of the firm.
• Ensure all current and prospective clients understand and comprehend the overall mission of Korn Ferry.
• Interview, source and represent current and prospective consultants in opportunities that will continue to enhance their career objectives.
• Responsible for consistently meeting and exceeding sales goals and objectives for Korn Ferry.
• Accountable for driving the business in a direction that ensures financial targets are met or exceeded on a consistent basis.
• Project oriented, analytical thinker open to communicating new ideas and strategies.
• Work in a team-oriented environment while still acting in an independent, leadership capacity.
• Collaborate as a team with Business Development Directors working for our affiliate business lines to create brand awareness and growth potential.
• Join professional networking organizations to represent Korn Ferry to the community.
• Identify opportunities to join a Board or a cause which you are passionate about.
• Exude leadership and professionalism at all times and in all situations.
  
  Professional Experience/Qualifications'
  
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in human resources space. Additional experience in a sales environment is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees of all levels within the organization, as well as with clients and the public; become a public representative and face of Korn Ferry.
• Ability to work with a dynamic team of seasoned professionals in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and incorporating fun into the team culture.
• A proven track record in leadership, sales and recruiting in the local marketplace is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is required

 

Salary range represents the compensation Korn Ferry expects to pay to a candidate with the requirements for the job posted.  Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

 

Korn Ferry Benefits

The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death