Social Trade Seeks Relationship-Building Sales Professional and Enabler

Social Trade Väst ek. för. · Full-time

GÖTEBORG, Sweden

Do you want to create business deals that make a real difference? Social Trade (socialtrade.se) is seeking a relationship builder and sales professional who wants to be part of creating business deals with significant social impact. After several successful years, we're now looking for someone to drive this work forward. About Social Trade Social Trade is a sales and marketing cooperative owned by social enterprises in Västsverige. Since 2015, we have been selling and developing services including cleaning, moving, gardening, sewing, and catering to customers in the region. When customers shop through us, they contribute to giving more people the opportunity to work and support themselves. We call it Business for inclusion – business that benefits the customer, the employee, and society at the same time. About the Role This is a role for someone who wants to make a difference. In the social economy, success is measured as much in social value created as in financial returns. Your primary motivation is to help enterprises get more assignments so they can hire more people. The role includes: Seeking out new business opportunities and creating partnerships with the private sector and public sector Meeting with customers, understanding their needs, and matching them with the right social enterprise Building long-term and trusting relationships You will work closely with our member enterprises to understand their operations, highlight their offerings, and help them grow. We Are Looking for You If You Are curious about work-integrating social enterprises (ASF) and want to learn more about their operations Thrive on taking personal responsibility, planning your time, and making first contact with new people Have an easy way of communicating with different types of people, from municipal procurement officers to local work supervisors Are persistent and understand that building business relationships takes time Are motivated by seeing your deals create real job opportunities It is a plus if you have a network within the private or public sector in Västsverige, but it is not required. What We Offer A meaningful and socially impactful assignment Market-rate salary and organized employment terms Great freedom and opportunity to influence the role's content A strong network within social economy and sustainable development in Västsverige Opportunity to be part of developing future social business This is a permanent position at 50% that may be expanded in the future as the operation develops. We apply a 6-month probationary period. Location Göteborgsregionen, with assignments across Västsverige and flexibility opportunities. Application Send your CV and a brief description of yourself where you explain: Why you are interested in the position What you can contribute based on your previous experience In this recruitment, we have support from our member Coompanion Göteborgsregionen. Send your application by email as soon as possible as we practice continuous selection and interviews: [email protected] Social business that makes a difference – for real. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies, as well as sellers of additional job listings.