Project Manager Food

Do you want to create value for Sweden and thrive in a global role where you get to support Swedish companies within the food industry in their international growth? Then we have the role for you.

Business Sweden has a unique mandate, assigned by the Swedish government and the private sector to accelerate the global growth of Swedish companies, and support international companies to invest and expand in Sweden. We offer expert support to companies looking to start exporting or expand their food exports to new markets. Through market insights, export guides, business opportunities, and participation in international food fairs, we help Swedish producers reach new customers globally. An essential component of the expansion of Swedish companies is ensuring they are ready for export.

We are looking for an experienced professional with industry competence within the food industry, to join our team in Sweden. Your main responsibility will be to support Swedish companies in their expansion internationally by supporting them with strategic advice and insights to create structured export plans. You will be part of a team with support by local global representatives at Business Sweden providing insights and projects for the Swedish industries accelerated growth. 

You will report to the Head of Life Science, Digital Technologies and Consumer Goods, and lead or be part of projects across the organisation globally at Business Sweden. You will also build strategic collaborations with external stakeholders and represent Business Sweden in Team Sweden projects such as regional export networks. The position will be based in one of Business Sweden’s offices in Sweden, preferably Gothenburg, Malmö or Stockholm, based on dialogue with the candidate. We apply probationary employment in all applicable positions.

You will work closely together with your colleagues across Sweden and globally and the position will require occasional travelling in Sweden and abroad.

Your role will mainly involve, but will not be limited to:

• Carry out the export program’s mission in Sweden.
• SME support, export consulting, export validation (initiating to some extent).
• General export advice for companies of all sizes.
• Act as a coordinator for Swedish regional export initiatives and drive them in consultation with local stakeholders.
• Together with foreign offices, identify companies for activities in the export program’s international trade fairs and delegations, etc.
• Support the follow-up of the government mandate with CSI coordination and provide materials for meetings with the principal.
• Mentor and guide junior colleagues, providing leadership and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure all projects comply with company policies.
• Identifying, proactively processing, and being a trusted advisor to SMEs and start-ups with high internationalization potential in the food industry, facilitating their long-term internationalization growth.
• Lead the development of industry specific Point of views regarding international business development and expansion for Swedish companies

Your background

• Academic degree, preferably with an international focus.
• 5–6 years of relevant experience, preferably from the food industry with a focus on sales or export outside Sweden.
• Alternatively, experience from adjacent industries such as life science or consumer goods, where international expansion has been central.
• Proven experience in business development, export, or international sales.
• Understanding of the commercial conditions, value chains, and challenges within the food industry.
• Solid experience working in a consultative and advisory capacity.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written (Swedish is required in order to participate in internal and external networks).

Who you are

• Business-minded and commercially oriented. 
• Relationship builder. 
• Self-driven and proactive. 
• Communicative and representative. 
• Analytical and structured. 
• Courageous and resilient. 
• Curious and energetic.