Junior Business Manager

agap2 Switzerland; Basel; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

agap2 Switzerland is seeking a driven professional to lead a new business unit with ownership of profitability and client relationships in Life Science and Industry. You will recruit and manage a team of engineering consultants, define services, and drive growth through new business development.

The role emphasizes a fast-paced, high-growth environment where multilingual communication and a strong interest in sales, entrepreneurship, and engineering are essential.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience accepted; training provided.
• Native or bilingual French required.
• Fluent English; German conversational.
• Engineering degree or MSc in a related field.
• Strong interest in Sales, Entrepreneurship and Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your business unit’s success and profitability.
• Drive new business by building strong, long-term client relationships in Life Science and Industry.
• Define engineering projects and services for industrial partners to offer.
• Recruit and lead a high-performing team of engineering consultants.
• Negotiate contract terms with clients and candidates.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Sales interest

Communication skills

French (native/bilingual)

English (fluent)

German (conversational)

Engineering understanding

Education

Engineering degree

MSc in Management/Economics/Business Administration

Job description

Are you driven, entrepreneurial, and eager to make a real impact? At agap2 Switzerland, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers where you shape the future. As a key player in our business, you'll lead your own profit center, build lasting client relationships, recruit top talent, and manage your own team of consultants.

You’ll be empowered from day one to take ownership, grow your network, and drive your own success.

With a true entrepreneurial mindset, you will:

• Take full ownership of your business unit’s success and profitability.
• Drive new business by building strong, long-term client relationships with top-tier industrials in the Life Science sector.
• Define engineering projects and services we can offer to our industrial partners
• Recruit and lead a high-performing team of engineering consultants.

You’ll oversee three core areas of responsibility:

1. Business Development:

• Identify and acquire new clients in the Industry or Life Science sector
• Define and execute sales strategies.
• Lead business meetings with key decision-makers.
• Negotiate contract terms with clients and candidates.

2. Talent Acquisition:

• Define recruitment strategies to attract top engineering talent.
• Conduct interviews and assess candidates.
• Manage the full recruitment life cycle, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Build and manage your own team of consultants.
• Ensure consultants and clients satisfaction.

What You Bring:

You don’t need years of experience—we'll teach you everything you need to succeed. What matters most is your mindset and motivation.

• Native or bilingual in French
• Fluent in English, and conversational level in German
• Engineering degree or MSc in Management, Economics or Business Administration.
• You have between 0-3 years' experience.
• Strong interest in Sales, Entrepreneurship and Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex ideas.

Ready to Take the Leap?

If you're ambitious, eager to learn, and excited to take on a fast-paced role in a high-growth company, then this is your next adventure.