Consultant/Senior Consultant, Chicago or New York
About Business Sweden US
This role is hybrid and based at our Chicago or New York office.
Our US operation consists of 4 locations which are New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington D.C. Together, we make up one of the most successful, progressive, and dynamic business units in Business Sweden in the largest economy in the world.
Why Business Sweden US?
Working at Business Sweden offers a supportive and inclusive environment with high trust, a flat organizational structure, and transparent growth opportunities. Employees enjoy autonomy, with their contributions valued and recognized. Open communication fosters collaboration, while colleagues act as mentors and allies. Career progression is clearly communicated, and diversity is at the core of our culture, promoting inclusion where everyone feels empowered. This makes Business Sweden an ideal place for those seeking a dynamic and progressive work environment.
About the role
As a Consultant or Senior Consultant at Business Sweden your job will encompass a diverse range of tasks including both strategic, tactic and operational responsibilities where you will:
- Represent Business Sweden as a trusted advisor, finding solutions to our clients’ most pressing challenges in the US market
- Lead and deliver own projects of small to medium size, that provide support to Swedish companies in their international business development and expansion plans in the US
- Under the Project Managers guidance, oversee and contribute to multiple workstreams and project types, such as market expansion, sales support, stakeholder analysis and/or operational support
- Collaborate closely with project managers and the business development team to support in sales dialogues and processes, lead generation, and gain knowledge of pricing guidelines and structures
- With a problem solver mindset, you'll partner with your colleagues and propose solutions to deliver on our client’s most complex business questions
- Engage in client project dialogues such as check-ins and final deliveries, clearly communicating key project insights
- Contribute to trade and invest promotion activities
- Support in consulting skills training for junior colleagues
Work with great people
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
- Bachelors degree in Business, STEM, or similar field
- 1,5-4 years of relevant experience from a consultancy firm or equivalent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated success in client consulting & project delivery in a deadline driven environment
- Experience working with management consulting or other advisory services in international markets
- A high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English
A plus
- Knowledge of the Nordics, and proficiency in a Scandinavian language is a plus (while not required)
- Masters degree in Business, STEM, or similar field
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.
Candidates may be considered for either the Consultant or Senior Consultant role. The final title and corresponding salary range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including years of relevant experience & skills, degree level, and geographic location (Chicago or New York). For reference, the salary range for this position is $75,000–$100,000.
If you apply from another country and are relevant for an expatriate arrangement, another salary level and associated expatriate allowances will be relevant.
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.
Lisa Åkerström | Contact Person
Powered by
