Business Manager - Automotive

Akkodis; Turbigo; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car for business and private use

Bonus

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Business Manager in Turbigo, Italy, responsible for sales development, customer management, and financial oversight in the Automotive sector. As a key player, you will establish customer relationships, drive negotiations, and manage sourcing and recruitment processes.

We expect a candidate with at least 1 year of relevant experience, a strong business aptitude, and deep knowledge of English (B2 level). A permanent contract with a salary range of €34k – €44k plus bonus and a company car is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the Automotive or Transportation sector.
• Ability to manage priorities and work autonomously.
• Strong skills in communication and team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop business within assigned customer portfolio.
• Engage in customer negotiation and contract management.
• Involved in hiring and candidate selection processes.
• Build and track long-term business plans and budgets.

Skills

Business aptitude

Customer relationship management

Pro-active communication

Team management

Negotiation skills

Fluent English (B2)

Job description

Business Manager – Automotive

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

The role is characterised by three main areas of action:

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 requirementsDevelop 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)

Qualifications

We're looking for a Business Manager with a strong business aptitude, with at least 1 year of experience in the Automotive or Transportation 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).

Job Offer

Permanent contract

Salary range

34k – 44k + bonus + company car for both business and private use