Key Account Manager - Vansbrosimningen

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- Do you want to be part of developing one of Sweden's most important summer events, Vansbrosimningen – we bring together people, organizations, and engagement around open water swimming with a focus on joy and safety in the water! Vansbrosimningen, which is part of En Svensk Klassiker, is now seeking a Key Account Manager for commercial partnerships. This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to contribute to something that makes a real difference. Vansbrosimningen is not just a sports classic with 76 years as an organizer – it's a unifying force for people, organizations, and engagement around open water swimming. At the same time, the event is a driver for local development, tourism, and pride in Vansbro and Dalarna. We are looking for a senior, relationship-driven and business-minded Key Account Manager who wants to take a key role in our commercial work. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and maximizing the value of partnerships – with companies and organizations that want to contribute to both business benefits and societal value. In the role, you will, among other things: · Be responsible for relationship and business development with selected strategic partners. The work takes place in close collaboration with En Svensk Klassiker's partnership work · Sell new and develop existing partnerships · Identify new business opportunities where commercial goals meet sustainability and corporate responsibility · Be a clear ambassador for Vansbrosimningen's values in external contexts We believe you: · Have documented experience in value-driven B2B sales or Key Account Management at a senior level · Have a strong understanding of how partnerships can create value within sustainability, public health, community development, and brand building · Are a strategic and trustworthy relationship builder who can unite business and purpose · Preferably have experience from sports, community projects, or sponsorship · Are driven by creating collaborations that contribute to something greater than just exposure You will become part of an engaged team with strong local roots and a clear ambition to contribute to a more swimming-competent and safe Sweden. The position is a 50% fixed-term employment starting in the fall until the 2027 event, with the ambition to extend. Apply immediately, as selection may take place on an ongoing basis. Questions are answered by Tomas Viker, Secretary General of Vansbrosimningen, [email protected]. Welcome to be part of developing an event that inspires safe and joyful time in and on the water. Vansbrosimningen is Sweden's largest open water swimming event and a classic public festival in Vansbro, Dalarna, with swimming in Vanån and Västerdalälven. The event started in 1950 and today brings together over 10,000 participants per year on distances from 25 meters to 10,000 meters, for children, recreational swimmers, and elite athletes. The main race, Vansbrosimningen, is 3,000 meters – 2,000 meters downstream in Vanån and 1,000 meters upstream in Västerdalälven – and is part of En Svensk Klassiker. The activity is organized by Vansbro AIK Swimming Club, a non-profit organization where any surplus goes back to community activities in Vansbro municipality. More information, races, start lists, results, statistics, and registration can be found on Vansbrosimningen's official website: www.vansbrosimningen.se- Do you want to be part of developing one of Sweden's most important summer events, Vansbrosimningen – we bring together people, organizations, and engagement around open water swimming with a focus on joy and safety in the water! Vansbrosimningen, which is part of En Svensk Klassiker, is now seeking a Key Account Manager for commercial partnerships. This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to contribute to something that makes a real difference. Vansbrosimningen is not just a sports classic with 76 years as an organizer – it's a unifying force for people, organizations, and…

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active

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Gävle

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Första Magasinsgatan 3

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Published

5. 6. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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