Associate / Consultant, Dubai
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis
- Dubai
- Hybrid
This is a unique opportunity to further develop your international career as an Associate or Consultant in our Dubai office. We are looking for young professionals with drive, ambition and potential who are eager to join us in helping Swedish companies grow their global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden.
At Business Sweden, we are business developers with a unique mandate to help Swedish companies grow their global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden. Our Dubai office covers a large part of the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt and Jordan. The team delivers advisory and consulting services focused on commercial excellence and revenue growth across sectors such as energy, transport and mobility, healthcare and life sciences, digital technologies, security and defence, and FMCG. Across these sectors, our clients’ growth agendas are often shaped by digitalisation, innovation and sustainability. Business Sweden’s consulting services include market entry, growth strategy, public affairs, operational footprint, and client and partner acquisition, among other solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
You will work in project teams to collect, analyse and present information and insights to our clients, drawing primarily on interactions with external stakeholders in the market. You will support senior colleagues in sales dialogues, identify and develop new business opportunities based on market insights, conduct prospecting activities, and collaborate with the team to develop customer value propositions.
We are looking for an Associate or Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys continuous learning and teamwork. You will collaborate with dedicated colleagues to support Swedish clients on their growth journeys in the UAE, across the Middle East and globally.
The role is based in Dubai, but you will be expected to work with our teams and clients around the world as required.
Skills & Requirements
Core competencies and collaborative skills
- Demonstrate commitment, honesty and accountability in your work.
- Provide support and take ownership to ensure high-quality delivery on time.
- Collaborate effectively and maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
- Contribute to a strong team spirit and communicate openly and transparently.
- Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Communicate and present clearly and effectively.
- Voice your ideas, share your opinions and show appreciation for different perspectives.
Formal requirements
- You hold a Master of Science in Business Administration or an equivalent degree.
- You are a recent graduate or have one to three years of relevant professional experience, preferably from a consulting firm or equivalent organisation.
- You are results-oriented and analytical, with strong drive and the ability to take on new challenges.
- You have experience creating slides, presentations and reports.
- Experience in selling professional services is preferred, and you enjoy sales-related challenges.
- A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Arabic and Swedish language skills are considered a strong advantage.
- Experience studying or working in an international environment is considered an advantage.
- Experience, knowledge or a strong interest in AI, including its application to enhance the quality and impact of reports and presentations, is considered an advantage.
Application
Please submit your CV 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
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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.
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