Business Manager - VIE or UDC contract [F/M/X] - Brussels

About the role

Afixen is an engineering and technology consulting firm that helps its clients successfully deliver industrial, technical and sustainable projects.

We operate across strategic sectors such as energy, environment, industry, rail and IT, bringing expertise, innovation and strong operational commitment.

Our ambition is clear: to build an entrepreneurial business model where every employee can grow their own business area, take on responsibility and make a real impact on the company’s growth.

At Afixen, we value ambitious, curious and results-driven individuals who want to grow in an agile, empowering environment focused on collective performance.

Responsibilities

As a Business Manager, you will act as a true business driver, taking 360° ownership of your business area and leading its commercial, people, financial and strategic development.

Client Relationship & Business Development

• Identify, approach and develop a portfolio of key accounts, including large groups, mid-sized companies and industrial companies.
• Understand your clients’ business, technical and human challenges.
• Identify opportunities, respond to RFPs and build tailored business proposals.
• Lead negotiations and close deals.
• Build long-term, trust-based relationships and position Afixen as a strategic partner.

Talent Acquisition & Team Management

• Attract, recruit and retain top engineering and project management talent.
• Build and scale your own team.
• Lead with high standards, clarity and empathy.
• Support individual and team skills development and performance.
• Foster a strong team culture focused on excellence and collective success.

Business Unit Performance & Financial Management

• Own the economic performance of your Business Unit: revenue, margin and profitability.
• Track and manage KPIs, including revenue, margin, staffing rate, conversion rate and growth.
• Define and execute corrective action plans when needed.
• Contribute to the long-term development of your Business Unit, including new offerings, partnerships and expansion.

Entrepreneurial Dimension

• Operate as a business owner within the group.
• Actively contribute to improving our tools, processes and strategy.
• Play a key role in launching and structuring future Afixen offices.
• Commit to a long-term entrepreneurial journey with genuine partnership prospects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent from an engineering or business school.
• Proven experience in business development, consulting, IT services or an entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong business mindset and a genuine interest in creating value.
• You are structured, analytical and results-driven.
• Natural leadership skills and ability to engage and align teams.
• Comfortable managing complex sales cycles with senior stakeholders, including C-level executives, procurement teams and technical leaders.
• Fluent in English and French; Dutch is a plus.

Why join Afixen?

• A high-autonomy, high-impact environment offering real freedom to take initiative within a structured framework.
• A demanding, performance-driven culture with no office politics.
• Clear career progression paths: Business Unit Director, Branch Director, Partner or executive roles.
• The opportunity to contribute to an ambitious, people-driven project designed to grow internationally.

Equal Opportunities

We foster a strong performance culture free from office politics and power games.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

In summary

• You want to build a business, not just manage accounts.
• You enjoy recruiting, leading teams, negotiating and driving performance.
• You are looking for an entrepreneurial, ambitious and sustainable project.

Join Afixen and help build the next chapter of your entrepreneurial career.