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About Medieval Week in Gotland:

Medieval Week has been organized since 1984 and is Sweden's largest historical festival. The Medieval Week Foundation in Gotland is a non-profit research foundation with a public education purpose. The foundation owns the operating company Medieval Week in Gotland AB, where the position is based. Medieval Week spreads knowledge about history and the Middle Ages to a wide audience.

Our activities are active year-round and strive to improve, develop, and create the magical and educational medieval experience that our visitors love. We stand for a clear and inclusive value foundation where everyone is welcome just as they are.

Building this unique experience and creating one of the largest historical events in the Nordic region is a challenge that requires both hard work and great commitment. Our team consists of skilled and passionate people who enjoy taking on new tasks and exceeding expectations. We are now looking for another important member to join our team – could it be you?

Job Description

As a booker and salesperson, you report directly to the department head and CEO, playing a central role in developing and strengthening the Medieval Week brand. Your main responsibilities include proactive sales, where you both promote our products and Medieval Week as a whole to new and existing customers.

The work involves selling advertising and media space, negotiating sponsorship agreements, and managing group bookings, where you contribute to creating long-term collaborations and business opportunities. The role requires a creative and active approach, where you identify and develop new opportunities while building strong relationships with our partners and customers.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is goal-oriented, driven, and enjoys having clear targets to work towards
• Has a strong interest in digital marketing and is skilled in SEO, Google Ads, and Facebook advertising
• Has a good understanding of web analytics and knows how to use data to optimize results
• Is motivated by achieving high-set goals – and preferably exceeding them
• Is social, communicative, and enjoys meeting people
• Likes to create and nurture long-term customer relationships
• Has experience in sales and feels confident in delivering persuasive presentations.

We prefer that you have several years of work experience, preferably in the areas mentioned above such as sales, digital marketing, and customer relations. Experience in working result-oriented and independently is also a significant plus. At the same time, your personality is what matters most to us; we are looking for an engaged, positive, and solution-oriented person who enjoys collaborating in a team and contributes to an inspiring work environment. Your ability to build relationships and create trust is important.

What we offer you

We offer an exciting and developing position where you become part of a committed and close-knit team. With us, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible environment, with room for creativity and initiative. There is also the possibility of some remote work to help balance work and everyday life.

Employment Type and Scope

• Permanent employment
• 50-100%
• Start date according to agreement
• Individual salary setting
• Collective agreement
• Occupational pension
• We apply a 6-month probationary period.

Location

Visby, Gotland

Application

Please send your application via email and indicate “Application Salesperson/Booker” in the subject line. Your application should include an updated CV and a cover letter describing why you are the right person for the role.

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