Business Manager

General information

Publication date

02/11/2026

Position description

Category

BUSINESS - SALES

Job title

Business Manager - Engineering

Contract

Permanent contract

Job description

Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 40,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow.

With a view to strengthening our team, we are looking for a:

Business Manager - Engineering

As A Business Manager within Akkodis, your role is key in our sales development strategy. You are responsible for developing business within your assigned.

Customer Management

• Assess, benchmark and establish customer contacts
• Develop your portfolio of strategic customers and prospects
  Intervene in the negotiation of important commercial and contractual conditions
• Develop a strong customer relationship by implementing contracts
  Promote all the Group's service offerings
• Play an anchor role for a dynamic & lasting customer relationship with continuous follow-ups

People Management

• Active involvement in the sourcing & selection process of candidates and new hire
• Explore all avenues of having strong candidates pipeline such as employee referral, social sites, job fairs etc
• Partner with recruiters & staffing partners to recruit right talent in line with customer requirements
• Develop proactive candidates pipelines to cater customer’s open positions
• Engage with team of technical consultants with the help of HR tools such as Induction plans, Training plans, Performance management

Financials Management

• Build business plans (Long term plans, Budget, Forecast)
• Track & monitor business parameters such as revenue, operating margin, employee turnover, cash management, change management etc
• Manage profit & loss account for your profit center (investments, overheads, resource billability, invoicing process etc)

Business Industry

Consulting

Profile

We're looking for a Business Manager with a strong business aptitude, with at least 1 year of experience in Engineering or IT sector.

Good listener and communicator, convincing and pro-active, autonomous personality who can manage his/her own priorities, team player keeping a focus on the company’s interests, good with initiative and motivation to reach planned & ambitious goals.

Deep knowledge of English language is mandatory (B2 level).

Location

Puglia

Job Offer

Permanent contract

Salary range

35k – 45k + bonus

Position location

Job location

Europe, Italy, Puglia

Location

Puglia

Candidate criteria

Level of experience

1 to 3 years