Associate, the philippinesBusiness Sweden

Ready to make a difference and impact global business development? This might be the perfect opportunity for you! We are now looking to hire a talented individual as an Associate to join our office in Manila and to help developing our business in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. This is management consulting with a higher purpose.
The team is based in Bonifacio Global City, Metro Manila, but is currently operating under more flexible work-from-home arrangements due to COVID-19. We deliver advisory and consultancy services, as well as trade and investment promotion, related to commercial excellence and revenue growth across various sectors such as digital technologies, energy, healthcare, transportation, services, and manufacturing. Our clients' businesses are often driven by digitalisation, innovation and sustainability. Our consultancy scope includes, but is not limited to, market entry and growth strategy, M&A, public affairs, sales channel set-up, legal establishment, and incorporation, as well as client and partner acquisition.
What do we expect from you?
We are currently looking to expand the team with someone who can adapt to a fast-paced environment and a steep learning curve, and is interested in working in a dedicated team supporting Swedish clients in their growth journey in the Philippines, as well as the rest of Southeast Asia and APAC.
Professional experience in a consulting, in-house strategy, or business development role is a strong advantage. You will be working in project teams collecting, analyzing, and presenting information and insights to our clients, which you mostly get from interactions with external stakeholders in the market. While travel remains highly limited due to the pandemic and all meetings are virtual, in the future, you will likely travel in the region with our clients on a regular basis.
You will support senior colleagues in sales dialogues and insight-driven development of new business opportunities, as well as prospecting and, together with the team, develop customer value propositions. We have a strong team in place, and we set the bar high for applicants' aptitude in being a team player and not being afraid to roll up their sleeves.
What can you expect from us?
You will work in a great team where we take care of, support and coach each other. The job is diverse, working in various industries and markets with start-ups and large multinationals as well as public and non-governmental stakeholders. The role comes with a high degree of freedom and responsibility and we expect you to drive your own initiatives.
You will be working in a challenging and stimulating environment supporting our clients in their international business development. You will be part of a truly global organization providing an exciting career with interesting project roles, international project teams, challenging and rewarding projects, through which you can further excel your personal development.
Are you the person we are looking for? Apply today!
Please submit your CV and personal cover letter as soon as possible as we will be screening applications on a rolling basis.
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Formal requirements
Higher academic degree, preferably a Master of Science in Finance, Economics, Engineering and/or Business Administration or equivalent
2-3 years of relevant working experience
Experience in an international context from studying and/or working abroad
Core competencies
As an Associate with Business Sweden we believe you need to be
Business focused
Analytical
Result oriented
Market specific and functional competencies
High level of proficiency in written and spoken English is a requirement. Knowledge of Philippine dialect(s) and Swedish language skills are a strong advantage
Experience with business development, consulting, market analysis, sales support is an advantage
Strong social and team-working skills and cultural adaptiveness
Interpersonal competencies
As a consultancy firm our value consists of the talents of our individuals. At Business Sweden we believe success comes from people who are:
Humble to oneself and others
Team players and leverages results through collaboration with others
Adaptable to the many different environments we operate in and keep calm and focused regardless of the situation
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.
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 an important foundation of our culture and builds a workplace where everyone can contribute with unique experiences, perspectives and cultures.
Business Sweden

Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time