Senior Consultant, Berlin

Introduction

Do you thrive in an international business environment where strategy, business development and diplomacy intersect? Are you passionate about helping companies expand internationally, develop new business opportunities and navigate complex markets? Would you like to work closely with senior executives, entrepreneurs and public stakeholders while creating tangible impact for your clients? Take this opportunity as we are now looking for a Senior Consultant to join our team in Berlin.

Business Sweden helps Swedish companies grow globally and supports international companies looking to invest and expand in Sweden. Through our presence in more than 40 markets worldwide, we support clients with market entry strategies, growth initiatives, commercial excellence, M&A support, public affairs and strategic business development.

Germany is Sweden's largest trading partner and one of Europe's most important innovation and industrial hubs. From our Berlin office, we advise Swedish companies ranging from start-ups and scale-ups to multinational corporations across sectors such as energy, manufacturing, mobility, life sciences, technology and sustainability.

Our focus is to continue growing the advisory part of our business and further strengthen our position as a trusted partner to Swedish companies looking to succeed internationally. To support this journey, we are now looking for a Senior Consultant who combines strong analytical capabilities with commercial drive and excellent stakeholder management skills.

From our Berlin office, you will work closely with colleagues across Region Europe and Business Sweden's global network, supporting clients throughout Germany and beyond.

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.

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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.

Your tasks

As Senior Consultant at Business Sweden, your role will encompass a diverse range of responsibilities spanning project delivery, client advisory and business development.

The role includes both strategic, tactical and operational responsibilities such as:

• Represent Business Sweden as a trusted advisor, helping Swedish companies identify and capture growth opportunities in Germany and Europe.
• Lead and deliver consulting and advisory projects within market entry, growth strategy, business development, partner search and M&A support.
• Build strong client relationships and work closely with senior executives and decision-makers.
• Manage project teams and ensure high-quality delivery through structured project management, insightful analyses and actionable recommendations.
• Drive and support sales activities, client dialogues and proposal development together with the Country Manager and colleagues across Europe.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to building a strong commercial pipeline for the German market.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Europe and Business Sweden's global organization to deliver cross-border projects and client value.

The role is based in Berlin , but you will be expected to work closely with clients, partners and colleagues across Germany, Europe and globally as required.

We apply probationary employment in all applicable positions.

Your profile

Skills & Requirements

Core competencies and collaborative skills

• Demonstrate integrity, accountability and a strong sense of ownership.
• Deliver high-quality work and thrive in a client-facing environment.
• Build trust and credibility with both colleagues and clients.
• Take initiative and navigate ambiguity with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Collaborate effectively across teams, cultures and geographies.
• Combine strong analytical thinking with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Contribute positively to team spirit, collaboration and an inclusive working environment.

Formal requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Economics, Engineering, Political Science or a related field.
• 4-8 years of relevant professional experience within management consulting, strategy, corporate development, international business or a similar advisory environment.
• Proven experience leading client projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Experience delivering consulting and advisory assignments and confidence supporting sales and business development activities.
• Strong analytical, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience working in international business environments.
• Professional proficiency in English & German.
• Swedish language skills are meriting but not required.

It is highly meriting if you have experience within one or more of the following areas:

• Market entry and growth strategy.
• Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Industrial transformation.
• Energy transition and sustainability.
• Public affairs and government relations.
• Business development in Germany or across Europe.

We offer

It does not replace a human interview, but serves as a first step to help us create better conditions for a more in-depth conversation later in the process.

The interview typically takes around 15–20 minutes to complete, and we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible

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

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.

Application

Please submit your CV in English as soon as possible as we will be screening applications on a rolling basis.

As part of our efforts to create a more fair and competence-based recruitment process, we have chosen to collaborate with Hubert.ai.

Once you have submitted your application, you will immediately be invited to a chat-based initial interview with our virtual recruitment assistant, Hubert. The purpose of this interview is to make the selection process faster and more accurate.