Business Development & Delivery Manager (Portugal)

Job Description

Helprise is Swiss-based company with a global reach, connecting clients with top professionals and proven know-how to transform, optimize, and manage business processes with measurable results. We work with companies that value quality, partnership, and responsibility, creating teams that truly perform. By precisely matching skills with business needs, we connect specialists with projects where their expertise makes a real impact. By joining us, you become part of an environment where great matching is not a coincidence but a deliberate decision. 

As part of our dynamic growth and expansion into the Portuguese market, we are looking for a Business Development & Delivery Manager. This is a key role that combines business development, operations, and client delivery -ideal for someone who wants to have a real impact and help build Helprise’s presence in a new market from the ground up. 

Key Responsibilities 

Business Development – Iberia Market: 

• Establish and grow Helprise’s presence in Portugal and Spain.  

• Acquire new clients across Recruitment, Outsourcing, and Consulting services. 

• Conduct meetings, prepare proposals, and negotiate terms of cooperation. 

• Analyse the market, identify opportunities, and build long-term business relationships. 

Delivery & Operations: 

• Coordinate recruitment and outsourcing project delivery. 

• Maintain strong relationships with clients and ensure high service quality. 

• Supervise employees assigned to client projects and support them in daily matters. 

• Collaborate closely with the Polish operations team (HR, payroll, recruitment, administration). 

• Manage local administrative processes and support operational setup in Portugal. 

Recruitment: 

• Independently run selected recruitment processes. 

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of local candidates. 

• Present candidate recommendations and support clients throughout the recruitment process. 

Market & Structure Development: 

• Support the development of local structures as the market grows. 

• Report results, propose improvements, and contribute to strategic expansion. 

• Opportunity to grow the role into Head of Portugal in the future. 

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in Business Development, Recruitment, Outsourcing, or Professional Services. 

• Strong understanding of the Portuguese market and local business environment, and basic knowledge of Spain labor market  

• Existing network of business contacts in Portugal. 

• Proven experience in client management and project delivery. 

• High level of independence, proactivity, and organizational skills. 

• Excellent communication skills and a strong client-focused mindset. 

• Very good command of English and Spanish.  

Benefits

• Opportunity to build Helprise’s presence in Portugal from scratch. 

• High autonomy and real influence on the direction of market development. 

• Strong operational support from the Polish team and access to global company resources. 

• A professional development path towards the Head of Portugal role as the business expands. 

• A friendly, partnership-driven culture built on trust and accountability.