Associate and Consultant, Paris
- Paris
- Hybrid
Do you have a strong drive for delivering value to clients within market expansion and growth in a highly international context? Would you like to work in the intersection of business and diplomacy, interacting with executives and public officials while helping Swedish companies reach their full international potential? Take this opportunity as we now are looking for an Associate and a Consultant to join our team in Paris.
Business Sweden supports Swedish companies in their international business development and expansion journeys. We provide advisory services within the areas of Growth Advisory, M&A, Supply Chain and Public Affairs, and we support with implementing the strategies we develop together with our clients, which include both strategic advice and analysis, as well as hands-on local support. As part of our trade promotion assignment, we build strategic platforms to position Swedish competency and Swedish companies, in sectors and areas of Swedish strengths. As part of our investment promotion assignment, we support foreign companies to make high quality investments and expand in Sweden.
Based in our Paris office you will be part of Region Europe, a key region within Business Sweden that operates from 14 local offices across Europe.
The roles include 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.
- For the Consultant position, contributing in more complex projects and responsible for larger workstreams.
- 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.
- We expect that you enjoy driving own initiatives as well as teamwork as the role comes with a high degree of freedom and responsibility.
Both positions are based in Paris, but you will be expected to work with our teams and clients around the world, when required. Travel in France and occasionally in Europe is to be expected.
We apply probationary employment in all applicable positions.
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
Core competencies and collaborative skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset and 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.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
- Culturally aware and adaptable to diverse business contexts.
- High level of professionalism and integrity.
Formal requirements
- Master of science in Business Administration or Engineering or equivalent.
- Recent university degree or 1-4 years of relevant working experience e.g. consulting, business development, internationalisation. For the Consultant position at least 2 years of relevant work experience is required.
- Experience from Management Consulting or Strategic Business Development is highly meriting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
- A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English & French is required. Proficiency in Swedish is highly meriting.
- It is a plus if you have experience from living/working in France and Sweden, and different parts of the world.
Why Business Sweden ?
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 with employees of over 30 different nationalities in 55 offices and locations globally, diversity is at the core of our culture. This makes Business Sweden an ideal place for those seeking a dynamic and progressive work environment.
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.
The candidate's experience and current level will determine whether Associate or Consultant level is relevant.
Great Place to Work
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Global exchanges and career opportunities
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Exclusive focus on our client’s growth agenda
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Extensive responsibility
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Diversified teams with world class colleagues
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Training academy for continuous development
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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.
Emma Hemmingson | Contact Person
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