Are you interested in management consulting and want to work in an entrepreneurial environment in a global organization? We are now looking for an Associate to join our engaged team in Italy . Do you thrive on delivering value to clients within market expansion and growth? Take this opportunity to work in the intersection of business and diplomacy to help Swedish companies reach their full international potential!
Business Sweden works with leading multinational companies and start-ups across all industries, and our clients' business is often driven by digitalization, innovation, and sustainability. Our consultancy services include e.g., market entry & growth strategies including M&A, sales acceleration, tech scouting as well as Public Affairs support. We help Swedish companies enter new markets, understand market dynamics, identify local partners, appreciate the regulatory landscape, and build out their services or product offering. From our Milan office you will join Region Europe, a key region within Business Sweden that operates from 14 local offices outside Sweden across Europe. Our Milan office is responsible for Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Malta.
The role includes both strategic, tactic and operational responsibilities such as:
Collecting, analysing, and presenting information and insights, which you will get from interactions with external stakeholders on the market.
Supporting senior colleagues in sales dialogues, by insight-driven development of new business opportunities as well as prospecting.
Preparing and arranging trade delegations, round table discussions and B2B meetings for Swedish companies.
Support in our collaboration with the Swedish Embassies in the countries we operate in, to provide support and business promotion platforms for Swedish companies.
We expect that you enjoy driving own initiatives as well as team work as the role comes with a high degree of freedom and responsibility.
The role is based in Milan, but you will be expected to work with our teams and clients around the world, as required.
The role is a fixed-term employment until the end of 2025, with the possibility to extend.
We apply probationary employment in all applicable positions.
Core competencies and collaborative skills
Demonstrate commitment, honesty, and accountability in tasks.
Provide support and take ownership to ensure high quality delivery on time.
Collaborate effectively to achieve good results with a positive can-do attitude.
Contribute to team spirit and transparent communication.
A problem solver who easily adapts to new ways of working.
Voice your own ideas and share opinions. Show appreciation for different perspectives.
Formal requirements
Master of science in Business Administration or Engineering or equivalent
Recent university degree or 1-2 years of relevant working experience e.g. consulting, business development, internationalisation.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
High level of proficiency in Italian and English. Proficiency in Swedish, Greek, Spanish and French are meriting.
It is a plus if you have experience from living/working in different parts of the world.
Application
Please submit your CV and cover letter in English as soon as possible as we will be screening applications on a rolling basis and the position may be filled prior to last application date. Your application will be handled confidentially.
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