Business Development Assistant in Vocational University

AcadeMedia Support AB · smluvní (DPP/DPČ)

Stockholm, Švédsko

Sales & Marketing University, founded in 1996, is one of Sweden's leading providers of higher education in sales and marketing. Our operations consist largely of vocational university education, but we also conduct online training and corporate training programs. Through close collaboration with industry, we ensure that our educational offerings maintain high quality and meet labor market needs. Sales & Marketing University is part of AcadeMedia, Northern Europe's leading education company. We are seeking a driven and engaged team member for our Stockholm office. As a member of our team, you will be part of a great group consisting of two business developers who will supervise you, two business development assistant colleagues, and two training managers. About the Position As a Business Development Assistant, you will help develop our relationships with the business sector within Vocational University (YH). You will create new contacts with companies, present our educational programs, and contribute to building and developing long-term relationships. An important part of the role is also to identify current and future competency needs of companies and gather valuable insights into which skills and professional roles are in demand in the labor market. Responsibilities You will spend a large part of your workday contacting companies via phone, Teams, and email, listening to their needs, and telling them about our programs. You are expected to actively work on identifying and contacting new companies as well as maintaining already-established networks. In addition to this, administration and work in our CRM system are included. You will work closely with our business developers with the shared goal of creating relevant and current YH training programs. Your Background We are looking for someone who enjoys reaching out to new people, creating dialogue, and building relationships. You are communicative, social, and proactive, and you feel confident both taking the first step and driving the conversation forward. At the same time, you are organized, have good administrative skills, and can plan and prioritize among different tasks. You take responsibility for your work and thrive in a role where communication, relationship-building, and structure go hand in hand. We place great importance on your personal qualities, and to thrive with us, you share our values of being personal, engaged, and innovative. As a person, you are: Driven and solution-oriented Proactive with strong communication skills Clear in verbal and written communication Orderly, systematic, and organized We would like you to highlight how you demonstrate these personal qualities in your cover letter to us, as well as why you are interested in this position. Expectations of You in the Role: You are comfortable contacting companies and are perceived as professional, friendly, and clear You are self-directed in your research and can identify relevant industries and companies on your own You enjoy working in a structured manner, documenting correctly, and following up You thrive working toward goals and deadlines Meritorious: Prior experience in relationship-based sales and proactive customer outreach Experience with Microsoft Teams and telephone as work tools Experience studying at vocational university/university/college Experience with documentation and administration Experience with environmental scanning Requirements: Ongoing or completed post-secondary education Very good knowledge of Swedish language Good knowledge of the Office suite Employment Terms: The position is a fixed-term contract Period: November 23, 2026 – June 4, 2027 Extent: 50% Wage Type: Hourly, 160 kr/h Stockholm - Hybrid You will be based at our office on Fridhemsplan, Stockholm, and have the opportunity to work from home at regular intervals. Work takes place during office hours Monday–Friday. It is an advantage if you can distribute your work hours flexibly throughout the week rather than on a few fixed days, as this provides better conditions for dialogue with companies. Contact If you have questions about the position, please feel free to contact Business Developer: Karin Adler Eliason, tel 08 446 99 77 [email protected] We look forward to receiving your application!