Associate, Madrid

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 Spain.

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 Madrid office you will join Region Europe, a key region within Business Sweden that operates from 14 local offices outside Sweden across Europe. Our Madrid office is also responsible for Portugal.

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 teamwork as the role comes with a high degree of freedom and responsibility.

The role is based in Madrid, but you will be expected to work with our teams and clients around the world, as required.

We apply probationary employment in all applicable positions.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

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.
• Fluency in Spanish and English. Proficiency in Swedish, Portuguese and Italian 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.

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

Diversity powering global growth

At Business Sweden we value and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive for a workplace where all colleagues can explore their full potential and contribute with their unique experiences. By embracing a wide range perspective, we can better drive sustainable growth and customer-centric excellence.

About Business Sweden

Business Sweden helps Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden. With a unique mandate from the Swedish government and the business sector, we offer strategic advice and practical support in more than 40 markets worldwide.

Our mission is to help lay the foundation for sustainable, inclusive, and digital growth – in Sweden and around the world. We do this by providing startups, small- and medium sized companies and multinationals with tailored services, coupled with access to key stakeholders in the public and private spheres.

We help our clients build relationships, accelerate time-to-market, and comply with local standards and regulations. Visit business- for more information.

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OUR VALUESOur 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.

RESPONSIBILITYThis 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.

COLLABORATIONAlone 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.

IMPACTBy 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.