India is entering a defining period in its economic development, and Swedish companies are increasing their ambitions in the market. Business Sweden is looking for an experienced commercial leader to head its New Delhi office and shape the next phase of our growth in India.As Market Manager, you will lead a multicultural consulting team of approximately 15–20 colleagues, grow the advisory business and represent Business Sweden in senior business and government forums. The role offers a distinctive combination of commercial leadership, international business and direct influence on the India-Sweden relationship.Few roles offer the same combination of commercial leadership, international business and direct influence on the India-Sweden relationship.
You will have overall responsibility for the development and performance of the New Delhi office, spanning business development, client relationships, project delivery, people leadership and financial performance. Working with colleagues in Mumbai and Bengaluru, you will help build an integrated, ambitious and commercially successful Business Sweden India.
Your responsibilities will include:
You enjoy building businesses and developing people. You can move naturally between a client boardroom, a government meeting and a working session with your team, without losing clarity or commercial focus. You create direction in complex environments and combine trusted senior relationships with the discipline required to develop a pipeline, close assignments and secure strong delivery. As a leader, you are visible, engaged and committed to helping people grow. Above all, you are motivated by the opportunity to build something meaningful in India and are ready to invest personally in the team, the market and Business Sweden’s long-term ambition.
To succeed in the role, you will need:
It is an advantage if you bring:
New Delhi places you at the centre of India’s political, diplomatic and corporate landscape. The role offers extensive exposure to Swedish and Indian business leaders, government institutions, international organisations and the Swedish diplomatic community.
The position requires a genuine commitment to living and working in India for several years. In return, it offers the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of one of the world’s most consequential markets while building relationships and experience that few international leadership assignments can match.
The position is offered as an expatriate assignment under Business Sweden’s terms for overseas management roles. The package supports relocation to New Delhi and includes housing and expatriate allowances, a company car with driver for work-related transport and, where applicable, support for international schooling.
In this recruitment process, Business Sweden is collaborating with Novare Executive Search. For more information about the position or the process, please contact Viktor Karlsson at viktor.karlsson@novare.se or Molly Håkansson at molly.hakansson@novare.se. Please note that applications are not accepted by email.
We help Swedish companies grow global sales & international companies invest and expand in Sweden.
For Swedish companies, we provide strategic advice, sales execution and operational support to help them grow their international revenues. They can trust us to shorten time to market, find new revenue streams, and lower risks. We have achieved our expertise by being present in the world's 50 most promising markets for over 40 years, at the scene, helping to close the deal.
For international companies we ensure that they can rely on our knowledge, experience and extensive network to identify new business opportunities and achieve an accelerated return on investment. Once they are settled in Sweden, we make sure they are equipped for a successful long-term presence.
Business Sweden was founded on the first of January, 2013, by a merger of the Swedish Trade Council (Exportrådet) and Invest Sweden. Business Sweden is owned by the Swedish Government and the industry, a partnership that provides access to contacts and networks at all levels.
