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 consulting This opportunity concerns the Abylsen brand. 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 2024. Our areas of expertise : R&D Production & Operations Digital Our key sectors : Role 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 engagement Business 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 leadership Compensation : 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 consultants Personal 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#J-18808-Ljbffr