Business Consulting, Associate/Consultant Level to Dubai, United Arab Emira

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!

- 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

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.