This is a unique opportunity to start an international career at our Dubai
office as an Associate or Consultant. We are looking for exceptional graduates
/ young professionals with drive, ambition and potential that are eager to
join us in our quest to help Swedish companies grow global sales and
international companies to invest and expand in Sweden.
Who we are
At Business Sweden, we are business developers with a unique mandate to help
Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and
expand in Sweden. Our clients are all over the world, so it 's by design that
Business Sweden has offices and employees all around the world, too.
What we do
Our office in Dubai, together with the team in Riyadh are covering 14
countries in Middle East and we deliver advisory and consultancy services
related to commercial excellence and revenue growth across various sectors
such as digital technologies, energy, healthcare and mobility. Our clients '
businesses are often driven by digitalization, innovation and sustainability.
Our consultancy scope includes for instance market entry and growth strategy,
public affairs, operations footprint as well as client and partner
acquisition.
Why Business Sweden?
With us you will accomplish more than you thought possible and exercise an
influence greater than you could imagine. You 'll get to unleash your talent
with the world as your workplace and make a difference with true, proper
impact.
The diversity of our people is the foundation of our culture and builds a
workplace where everyone can contribute with unique experiences, perspectives,
and cultures.
What do we expect from you?
We are looking for a candidate at an Associate or Consultancy level (ranging
from recent graduates to talents with up to four years of working experience
- your position and compensation will be based on your seniority), who will
play a critical role in leading projects related to commercial excellence and
revenue growth.
You are interested in a fast-paced environment, a steep learning curve and to
work in a dedicated team supporting Swedish clients in their growth journey in
the UAE, as well as the rest of Middle East and globally.
You will be working in project teams collecting, analysing and presenting
information and insights to our clients, which you mostly get from
interactions with external stakeholders on the market. You will travel in the
region with our clients on a regular basis.
You will support senior colleagues in sales dialogues, insight driven
development of new business opportunities, as well as prospecting and together
with the team, develop customer value propositions. We have a strong and
dedicated team, and we set the bar high for applicants' aptitude in analyzing
market drivers as well as interacting with senior business leaders. Are you
passionate about combining innovation, sustainability and business along with
curious about Middle East, its culture and way of doing business? Then, you
are the one we are looking for!
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
* You have a higher academic degree, preferably a Master of Science in Engineering and/or Business Administration from a well-regarded school
* You have probably 1-4 years of relevant working experience, preferably from a renowned management consultant or in-house strategy team
* Experience from an international context from studying and/or working is a plus
* You are result-oriented, analytical and with a strong drive and an ability to handle new challenges
* You have strong social and team-working skills and cultural adaptiveness
* You preferably have experience in conducting sales of services and enjoy sales challenges
* A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English is a requirement. Arabic and Swedish language skills are a strong advantage
Are you the person we are looking for? Apply today! Please submit your CV and
personal cover letter as soon as possible as we will be screening applications
on a rolling basis.
For more information regarding the position, please contact Massoud Biouki,
Market Area Director Middle East and Trade & Invest Commissioner. For more
information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Louise Lundberg,
HR Business Partner MEA
GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Global exchanges and career opportunities
Exclusive focus on our client's growth agenda
Extensive responsibility
Diversified teams with world class colleagues
Training academy for continuous development
Entrepreneurial environment
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Business Sweden is a global consultancy organization with approximately 500
colleagues working in 46 countries. We all share the same passion - creating
maximum value for Sweden.
Business Sweden's purpose is to help Swedish companies grow global sales and
international companies invest and expand in Sweden.
Through our consultancy services we offer our customers strategic advice and
hands-on support in their international growth and establishment.
Business Sweden is owned by the Swedish Government and the industry, a
partnership that provides access to contacts and networks at all levels.
At Business Sweden we value and encourage applications from candidates with
diverse backgrounds related to culture, gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion
and belief, disability, nationality, sexual orientation and gender identity.
The diversity of our people is an important foundation of our culture and
builds a workplace where everyone can contribute with unique experiences,
perspectives and cultures.
OUR VALUES
Our high performance culture rests on that all our employees live our core
values. We will never have guidelines for every situation we will meet, but if
all of us are guided by a strong sense of our values, we will always navigate
in the right direction.
RESPONSIBILITY
This is the foundation of our culture. Taking responsibility is a way to show
commitment to our work. We take ownership of the relationships with our
clients and stay true to our word.
COLLABORATION
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Collaboration knows no
geographical borders. At Business Sweden, we act as one global team to create
the best possible value for our clients.
IMPACT
By monitoring the world around us and identifying possibilities , we make a
difference by helping companies to seize new, sustainable business
opportunities. We create impact both for our clients and for Sweden.