Vacant job

We are in an exciting phase where we are developing our services and activities within international trade. As the Project Manager for International Trade at the Chamber of Commerce, you play a central role. You will have daily contact with our member companies regarding export and import issues, and you will participate in both internal and external networks. Our operations are broad, and the organization is flat and agile, offering you as an employee great opportunities to influence and contribute.

You will:

• Visit our members and export companies throughout the region.
• Be part of project groups with external parties and engage in dialogue with various partners.
• Monitor the external environment, plan, and manage events, communication, and training within international trade.
• Be responsible for and plan our Shipping Network, 5 meetings per year (inviting speakers, booking visits).
• Coordinate and sell company-specific training and consulting assignments.

You will work closely with Anna Högberg (Chief Financial Officer) and Anneli Forsman (Project Manager for Trade Documents), both of whom work closely with our member companies on trade documents and services related to international trade. The location is Norrköping, with travel within Östergötland, Sörmland, and occasionally Gotland.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience with events or project management, e.g., networks.
• Has experience with business, laws, and regulations within international trade.
• Enjoys contact with member companies and stakeholders.

As a person, we believe you:

• Enjoy when one day is not like the other and like juggling multiple tasks.
• Are service-oriented, social, and confident in meetings with people.
• Are curious, unpretentious, and solution-oriented.
• Are structured and keep order even when the pace is high.

It is meritorious if you:

• Have experience within customs/export.
• Are comfortable speaking in front of groups or visitors (sometimes on a small stage or in front of a camera).
• Have experience with trade documents.
• Are accustomed to working in a member organization or network environment.

We assume that you express yourself well both orally and in writing in both Swedish and English. That you have a driver's license and access to a car.

About Östsvenska Handelskammaren

Östsvenska Handelskammaren represents business life in Östergötland, Sörmland, and on Gotland. We have been working to strengthen regional competitiveness since 1913. Our activities include opinion building, international trade, and business services (networks, knowledge, and education). We are owned by our member companies and are politically non-partisan.

Our vision is:

"Forward together for growth and competitiveness – in the interest of East Swedish companies".

Our core values are Drive, Heart, and Sharpness. This means we combine high tempo, short decision-making paths, and sharp content with a warm and considerate culture where we help each other and where soft values have room to flourish.

Employment Terms

• Employment type: Parental leave substitute as Project Manager for International Trade.
• Scope: Full-time.
• Location: Our office in Norrköping, with travel within our region.
• Start date: September 1st or as soon as possible thereafter. The substitute position initially extends to November 30, 2027.
• Östsvenska Handelskammaren is affiliated with collective agreements.

How to apply

Send in:

• CV.
• Brief answers to the questions below instead of a cover letter.

Selection Questions

1. Why are you applying to Östsvenska Handelskammaren and what makes our operations interesting to you?
2. Tell us about a time you were a project manager or an event you played a key role in.
3. Have you worked in international trade, abroad, or similar in any way? Briefly tell us about this.
4. Briefly tell us what you have worked or studied with over the last 2 years.
5. Describe a workday where you needed to handle several different tasks simultaneously. How did you organize yourself and what was the result?
6. What do you do today and what is your notice period?

Feedback and Process

We always get back to all applicants, but the process can sometimes take a while, and there is a summer period. We are very grateful for your patience during the recruitment.

Send your CV and answers to the selection questions to Anna Högberg, CFO and HR Manager, at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Mark the subject line with Application.