Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Industry Import & Export Category Advisory Experience Mid level Location: Chicago Workspace type: Hybrid
Job DescriptionOpen Roles: Senior Consultant or Project Manager positions are available. Consideration for either role will be based on the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
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 US operation consists of 3 locations which are Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. Together, we make up one of the most successful, progressive and dynamic business units in Business Sweden in the largest economy in the world. Business Sweden is partly owned by the Swedish Government and private industry, a partnership that provides access to contacts and networks at all levels.
We help Swedish companies enter their product or service into the US market for the first time, understand market dynamics, identify local partners, appreciate the regulatory landscape, and build out their services or product offering. We support several industries spanning across 7 markets from retail, food, automotive, innovative technologies, pharma, luxury goods and more!
Why Business Sweden?
Working for Business Sweden offers an enriching environment characterized by high trust, a flat organizational structure, supportive colleagues, transparent growth opportunities and inclusive culture. Employees are empowered with a significant degree of autonomy, fostering a culture of trust where individual contributions are valued, celebrated, and recognized. The flat organization structure facilitates open communication and collaboration, breaking down hierarchical barriers and encouraging a dynamic exchange of ideas. Colleagues are not just coworkers but allies and mentors, providing a supportive network that promotes professional and personal development. Additionally, Business Sweden is committed to transparency in career progression, ensuring that growth opportunities are clearly communicated and accessible to all. The diversity of our people is the foundation of our culture and we strongly encourage a workplace of true inclusion, where everyone feels appreciated, heard, and empowered. This environment makes Business Sweden an attractive place to work for those looking to thrive in a collaborative and progressive setting.
Why we need you?
You will be part of a management consulting organization where you will execute challenging and impactful projects of all sizes and industries with local and global project teams.
You might be a great fit if
You have a natural entrepreneurial spirit backed by a solid background in working for a business management consulting firm.
As a PM and Senior Consultant, you enjoy promoting team collaboration, solving business problems, enabling the growth agenda of innovative companies, and contributing to sustainability and impact at a global scale. Although the Senior Consultant role has similar responsibilities to the PM, the PM is primarily responsible for leading and managing project teams.
Overall, you thrive in modern and energetic work environments, with a high performing team, and an intellectually stimulating environment. You enjoy a healthy balance of traveling to client sites and supporting clients virtually.
What you'll be doingDay to day
This position is hybrid and based in the Chicago office.
As a Senior Consultant, you will:
As a Project Manager, you will:
Technical Skills & Experience
Senior Consultant
Project Manager
Soft Skills
Senior Consultant
Project Manager
A plus
Does this describe you?
If so, please submit your resume together with a personal cover letter as soon as possible as we will be screening applications on a rolling basis.
For more information regarding the position or the process, please contact Renee Skwirut, HR Partner in US.
Local salary level: $80,000-110,000
About the companyAt Business Sweden, we do management consulting with a higher purpose: to contribute to the welfare of society by accelerating the growth of Swedish companies abroad and by helping international companies to 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.
With a team of almost 500 employees we operate in more than 40 markets, from Helsinki to Hong Kong and from Tokyo to Mexico City. Our headquarters are located in Stockholm and Shanghai. Business Sweden is owned by the Swedish Government and the industry, a partnership that provides access to contacts and networks at all levels.
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.
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 the foundation of our culture and builds a workplace where everyone can contribute with unique experiences, perspectives and cultures.
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