Office Director - France [F/M/X]

About

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

We operate across strategic sectors such as energy, environment, industry, rail and IT, bringing expertise, innovation and 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 group’s growth.

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

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Business Unit Director to create, develop and lead a Business Unit, with a strong business mindset and true executive presence.

Business Unit vision & strategy

• Define the positioning, offerings and roadmap of the Business Unit.
• Build a credible, distinctive value proposition.
• Identify market opportunities and drive strategic development.
• Represent Afixen to decision-makers and key partners.

Business development & strategic accounts

• Develop and manage a portfolio of key accounts.
• Manage complex, high-value sales cycles.
• Negotiate strategic, long-term contracts.
• Ensure healthy, sustainable and profitable growth.

Business Unit development and management

• Recruit, structure and grow high-performing teams.
• Build a culture of performance, high standards and accountability.
• Manage the full P&L, including revenue, margin, profitability and staffing.
• Set up effective KPIs and action plans.

Executive role within the group

• Act as a true Business Unit leader, accountable for your decisions and results.
• Contribute to the group’s strategic thinking around offerings, organization and growth.
• Actively contribute to building and developing Afixen over the long term.

Who we’re looking for

• Master’s degree or equivalent from an engineering or business school.
• Proven experience in business development, team management or leading a business unit.
• Strong business acumen and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Natural leadership, professional credibility and executive presence.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders, including executive leadership, procurement teams, program managers and technical experts.
• Professional-level English is required.

Compensation and benefits package

• Permanent employment contract or self-employed status, Director level.
• Attractive compensation, aligned with the scope of responsibility.
• Variable compensation linked to Business Unit performance.
• Real autonomy in building and managing the Business Unit.
• Tools, structure and group-level back-office support to accelerate execution.

What makes this role different

• You will build a Business Unit from scratch rather than take over an existing scope.
• You are responsible for results, not just execution.
• You work at executive level, with a direct impact on the group’s trajectory.

In summary

• You understand the business.
• You want to lead and build.
• You are looking for a high-responsibility, high-impact role.

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

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