Consultant, Riyadh

Do you want to work in an entrepreneurial environment within a global organization? Do you want to help Swedish companies reach their full international potential? Do you want to be part of the economic and social transformation of one of the world’s fastest-growing markets?

We are now looking for a Consultant to join our team in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by its Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy, modernize society, and foster innovation. This presents an extraordinary opportunity to work in a booming market at the heart of change, where Swedish expertise in innovation, sustainability, and technology has a key role to play.

Business Sweden works with leading Swedish multinational and mid-size companies, as well as start-ups across all industries. Our clients’ businesses are often driven by digitalization, innovation, and sustainability. Our services include market entry and growth strategies, sales acceleration, public affairs and B2G, as well as company establishment. We not only advise through strategic analyses but also provide hands-on commercial support to help our clients succeed in new and existing markets.

As Consultant at Business Sweden your job will encompass a diverse range of tasks and include both strategic, tactic and operational responsibilities such as:

  • Collecting, analyzing, and presenting information and insights obtained from interactions with external stakeholders in the market.
  • Networking with Saudi stakeholders from both the private and public sectors to build strong relationships and uncover new opportunities.
  • Supporting senior colleagues in sales dialogues by developing new business opportunities through insight-driven prospecting.
  • Preparing and arranging trade delegations, roundtable discussions, and B2B meetings for Swedish companies.
  • Collaborating with the Swedish Embassy to create business promotion platforms and support Swedish companies.

We expect that you thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, enjoy taking initiative, and excel in teamwork. The role offers a high degree of freedom and responsibility, making it ideal for someone who is passionate about driving change and creating tangible results.

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

If you are motivated by working in a fast-paced market, supporting Swedish companies, and contributing to Saudi Arabia’s transformation, we want to hear from you!

This position will initially be located in Stockholm and will later transition to Riyadh.

We apply probationary employment in all applicable positions.

Work with great people

Vlad Månsson
Trade Commissioner, USA
"This is a great place for rapid career development because of the opportunities to learn from colleagues all over the world"
Samiksha Jalan
Project Manager, London
"I love working at Business Sweden because every hour and every day always brings different opportunities"
Bong-Soon Park
Senior Project Manager, South Korea
"My greatest motivation is seeing the positive impact our job has on our clients"

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
  • Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience from a consultancy firm or equivalent.
  • You have operated in an international context with business and market focus.
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • You have a high level of proficiency in English. Arabic and Swedish is meriting.
  • It is a plus is you have experience from living/working in other 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. 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-sweden.com for more information.


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.

Nebe Almayahi | Contact Person

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