Business Development Manager

We are Mjölby Municipality. Together we deliver services, build society, and exercise public authority. Our work is beneficial to society and with the citizen's wellbeing in focus – throughout life. The Municipal Executive Board Administration is one of Mjölby Municipality's six departments and serves as the secretariat for the municipal council, the municipal executive board, and the election committee. With approximately 130 employees, we drive strategic matters across the entire organization, coordinate cross-municipal work, and support both the political leadership and other departments. The department consists of municipal management, finance and governance, HR and payroll, secretariat, IT and digitalization, communication, and business and market. This position is placed in the Business and Market Department. The department works to create favorable conditions for companies to start, grow, and develop in Mjölby Municipality. Through close collaboration with the business community, a good business climate, and active work to raise the municipality's profile, the department contributes to the municipality's 2045 vision and sustainable growth in western Östergötland. Would you like to contribute to increased growth and attractiveness in Mjölby Municipality? 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a Business Development Manager, you are an important link between the municipality, the business community, and politics. You work for a good business climate by developing collaborations with both existing and new companies, with the goal of strengthening Mjölby Municipality's growth and attractiveness. The work takes place at both operational and strategic levels in close collaboration with other municipal operations. You monitor the external environment and collaborate with companies, associations, authorities, and other municipalities. You actively participate in and develop networks and forums and work proactively to create and strengthen contacts with entrepreneurs and other key actors. The role also includes coordinating and developing collaboration with the public business support system, including work with the County Administrative Board and Region Östergötland. QUALIFICATIONS The position has the following requirements: • Relevant higher education or equivalent work experience • Driver's license (category B). It is a merit if you also have: • Experience running your own business • Experience with business matters in municipal, regional, or state operations. We are looking for someone with a very strong ability to create and develop long-term relationships, both internally and externally. You collaborate easily with people in different roles and contexts and are skilled at building trust. You can persuade, influence, and negotiate professionally to achieve set goals. You are a confident and clear communicator who inspires confidence and easily adapt your message to your audience and situation. As a person, you are stable and action-oriented even when the pace is high or the situation is challenging. WHAT WE OFFER We are a safe and sustainable employer. Large enough to offer employees good working conditions and exciting development opportunities. Small enough for close collaboration, participation, and influence. With a focus on our mission to benefit society, we enable room for personal responsibility and creativity. Together, we drive the municipality and sustainable societal development forward. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent. In your application, please attach relevant education certificates and diplomas that support your CV. If you advance to the interview stage, we will verify your ID document. Read more about our recruitment process at www.mjolby.se/ledigajobb. Our municipality is expanding with approximately 28,800 residents. We are close to each other and close to the rest of the world; communications are excellent. Mjölby Municipality's vision is summarized in a slogan: Worldly and homesick. Worldly stands for openness, innovative thinking, desire to grow, and belief in the future. Homesick stands for pride and joy in our home region. With us, it is easy to live a good life.

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