About the Group:HOUSE OF ABY, an engineering and consulting group present in 9 countries, brings together 10 brands (Abylsen, ABMI, Pharmacos...) and is built on four major pillars:Engineering– advanced technical expertise and high-level engineering Solutions– development and deployment of tailored solutions Digital– innovation and digital transformation Advisory– strategic HR and QHSE consultingThis opportunity concerns the Abylsen brand.Abylsen in brief :An engineering consulting firm provides expertise and advisory services to other companies.
Its consultants — specialist engineers hired on permanent contracts — work directly at client sites to support project development, typically for assignments lasting around one year.
For more than 20 years, Abylsen has established itself as a major player in engineering consulting.
With 4,300 employees across 55 locations in 9 countries, Abylsen collaborates with more than 660 clients.
Thanks to its strong expertise and innovation capabilities, the group achieved a turnover of €360M in ****.Our areas of expertise :R&D Production & Operations DigitalOur key sectors :Energy
- Aeronautics, Space & Defense
- Automotive
- Life Sciences
- Construction, Infrastructure & Rail
- Heavy Industry
- IT & Telecommunications
- Banking, Finance & InsuranceRole Description:As an experiencedBusiness Manager, you will act as atrue intrapreneur responsible for launching and developing Abylsen's presence in Portugal.You will play a key role in building the business from the ground up and structuring the local organization.Business Development:Build and develop Abylsen's client portfolio in Portugal (Industry and/or IT sectors) Identify market opportunities and define the local development strategy Conduct phone prospecting and in-person client meetings Understand client challenges and propose tailored consulting solutions Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention Promote Abylsen's three engagement models (technical assistance, service center, work package)Recruitment & Team Management:Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to recruit top consulting engineers or IT profiles in Portugal Conduct interviews and select high-potential consultants Build, manage, and grow your local team Support and retain consultants through active career follow-up Foster a strong team culture and engagementBusiness Unit Management & Growth:Launch and structure Abylsen's operations in Portugal Manage and optimize the profitability of your business unit Monitor performance indicators and drive sustainable growth Define and execute a clear development roadmap for the country You will report directly to the Group's international leadershipCompensation :We offer an attractive compensation package including fixed salary, performance bonuses, and benefits.Profile:Required Qualifications:Master's degree (Engineering or Business School) Fluent Portuguese and English, French is a plus Proven experience as a Business Manager in engineering consulting Strong track record in business development and client acquisition Experience managing consultantsPersonal Skills:Strong sales mindset and hunter mentality Excellent communication and negotiation skills Entrepreneurial spirit with a "build from scratch" mindset Leadership and team-management capabilities Ability to thrive in a fast-growing, international environment