Business Development Manager in Optimization

As part of our new Swiss entity's activities, you will draw on your analytical and commercial skills, your interest in energy, your network, and your commitment to supporting our clients' decision-making to: Launch the new Swiss subsidiary's activity by identifying priority commercial targets, defining commercial approach strategies, and carrying out proactive business development actions Actively contribute to the design and development of our offerings in the field of optimization applied to the energy and transport sectors, or other areas (e.g. pharma, finance/insurance, machine industry, etc.) Leverage your network and ours to participate in acquiring new clients Manage projects with a strong technical component (e.g. optimization, machine learning, etc.) Explore and develop innovative optimization methods Lead high-level engineering teams Profile :We are a young and open-minded team with a strong interest in applied sciences, particularly mathematics.

You are the ideal candidate if: You hold an engineering degree (preferably with a specialization in mathematics) You have at least 5 years of experience in optimization or operations research, preferably in an international context, and have worked with both private and public clients You are comfortable in client-facing roles, have an established network in the energy sector, particularly in Switzerland/Europe, and are motivated by business development You have worked for at least 3 years as a project manager or team leader You have an affinity for scientific and quantitative approaches.

Experience with quantitative analysis software would be a plus For you, decision-making is inseparable from rigorous and intelligent analysis You have a taste for innovation, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a strong focus on client needs Proficiency in German (Swiss German is a plus) and English is required. Proficiency in other languages is an asset (French in particular)

Working Conditions

Permanent contract with a 3-month probationary period Office location: Sion Remote work and flexible working hours Recruitment process: Step 1: An initial technical interview via video conference with two recruiters (45 minutes x 2). Step 2: A second interview via video conference with two other recruiters, as well as a brief 15-minute discussion with the CEO of Artelys (45 minutes x 2 + 15 minutes). Step 3: If your interviews are successful, we will invite you to visit our premises to make you an offer in person and introduce you to the work environment.

Artelys is committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process based on equal skills. All applications will be considered in an ethical and fair manner.