Business Consultant, Johannesburg

**What do we expect from you?**

You will scope, lead and deliver projects that provide support to leading Swedish companies in their international business development and expansion. The projects you will lead include sales acceleration, market entry and growth strategies, market and stakeholder analysis, business partner and target acquisitions. You will also liaise with public stakeholders, such as politicians and agency directors, in promoting Swedish solutions for mega-deals and public procurements.

You will be part of the sales team, where tasks include identifying new business opportunities, as well as prospecting, contacting new potential clients, setting up and driving sales meetings (including with local Swedish subsidiaries), and participating in developing solutions and closing the deal.

We already have a strong team in place, and we set the bar high for applicants’ aptitude in analysing market drivers, interacting with senior corporate leaders, and managing the sometimes, challenging local landscape.

The position is based in Johannesburg, but you would be expected to work with our teams and clients across Africa, and the world, as required.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

**Who are we looking for?**
- You have a higher academic degree, preferably a Master of Science in Business, Administration or/and Engineering.
- We believe you have a background as a management consultant (and or have relevant industry experience) for at least 4-6 years.
- You have experience from both project management and complex analytical work.
- You have experience in conducting successful sales of services and enjoy sales challenges.
- Experience from working in international organizations or working, living or studying outside of South Africa is an advantage.
- Experience from working with trade facilitation and promotion is an advantage.
- You have the ability to interact with both government and private sector stakeholders, and as an individual, you are results-oriented, analytical and adaptable.
- Social and team-working skills are highly valued as well as passion for growing Sweden and an ability to handle new challenges.
- Fluency in English is a requirement, knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.
- Work permit in South Africa.

**Does this describe you?**

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

Business Sweden is a global consultancy organization with approximately 500 colleagues working in 46 countries. We all share the same passion - creating maximum value for Sweden.

Business Sweden’s purpose is to help Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden.
Through our consultancy services we offer our customers strategic advice and hands-on support in their international growth and establishment.

Business Sweden is owned by the Swedish Government and the industry, a partnership that provides access to contacts and networks at all levels.

The diversity of our people is an important foundation of our culture and builds a workplace where everyone can contribute with unique experiences, perspectives and cultures.
OUR VALUES
Our 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.
RESPONSIBILITY
This 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.
COLLABORATION
Alone 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.
IMPACT
By 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.