Business Manager Aerospace Defense

General information

Publication date: 20/04/2025

Category: BUSINESS SALES

Job title: Business Manager Aerospace & Defense

Contract: Permanent contract

Job description

Akkodis is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market, leveraging connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation.

With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver expertise across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience and strong know-how in key sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. Our combined IT and engineering expertise provide end-to-end solutions through four service lines: Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy, supporting clients in product development, business process improvement, productivity, time-to-market reduction, and building a smarter, sustainable future.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a:

Business Manager

As a Business Manager at Akkodis, your role is central to our sales development strategy.

You will develop business within your assigned area, focusing on three main activities:

Customer Management

• Assess, benchmark, and establish customer contacts
• Develop your portfolio of strategic customers and prospects
• Negotiate important commercial and contractual conditions
• Build strong customer relationships through contract implementation

Promote all the Group's service offerings

• Act as an anchor for dynamic and lasting customer relationships with continuous follow-ups

People Management

• Participate actively in sourcing and selecting candidates and new hires
• Explore avenues such as employee referrals, social sites, and job fairs to build a strong candidate pipeline
• Partner with recruiters and staffing agencies to recruit suitable talent aligning with client needs
• Develop proactive candidate pipelines to fill open positions
• Engage with technical consultants using HR tools like induction, training, and performance management plans

Financial Management

• Develop business plans, including long-term strategies, budgets, and forecasts
• Monitor key business parameters such as revenue, margins, employee turnover, cash flow, and change management
• Manage the profit and loss account for your profit center, including investments, overheads, resource management, billing, and invoicing processes

Industry: Consulting

Profile

We seek a Business Manager with strong business acumen and at least 2 years of experience. The ideal candidate is a good listener and communicator, convincing, proactive, autonomous, and able to manage priorities independently. A team player focused on the company's interests, with initiative and motivation to achieve ambitious goals. Deep knowledge of English (B2 level) is mandatory.

Location: Pisa, Italy

Experience: 1 to 3 years, managerial role

Key Skills: Aerospace Engineering, Clearance, Engineering Support, FAA, Fortran, NASA, C#, C++, Matlab, Electrical Systems, Project Management, Java, Structural Analysis, CAD, Technical Reports

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancies: 1