Business Development Manager

About the role

agap2 Switzerland is looking for an entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to lead a profit centre within the Life Science and industrial sectors. You will own the full business cycle, from acquiring new clients to building and managing a high‑performing consulting team.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new clients in the Life Science and industrial markets.
• Define and sell engineering projects and services to industrial partners.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals with key decision‑makers.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract top engineering talent.
• Conduct interviews, manage the full recruitment lifecycle, and onboard new consultants.
• Lead, coach, and grow a team of engineering consultants, ensuring client and consultant satisfaction.

Required profile

• Native or bilingual French speaker with fluent English; conversational German is a plus.
• Engineering degree or MSc in Management, Economics or Business Administration.
• 0‑3 years of experience with a strong interest in sales, entrepreneurship and engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex ideas.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full ownership of a business unit from day one.
• Opportunity to build a personal network and drive your own success.
• Supportive environment that encourages learning and rapid career growth.