Senior Consultant

Business Sweden; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Sweden in The Hague seeks a Senior Consultant to advise Swedish and international clients on market entry, growth strategies and M&A support. You will lead consulting projects, manage multi-stakeholder relationships and drive business development across the Netherlands and Europe.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, fluency in English and Dutch, and a track record in international business environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in management consulting or similar advisory environment.
• Proven experience leading client projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Experience delivering consulting and advisory assignments and supporting sales/business development.
• Strong analytical, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience working in international business environments.
• Professional proficiency in English & Dutch; Swedish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent Business Sweden as a trusted advisor in the Netherlands and Europe.
• Lead and deliver consulting and advisory projects across market entry, growth strategy, business development, and M&A support.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with senior executives and decision-makers.
• Manage project teams with structured project management and actionable recommendations.
• Support sales activities and proposal development with Country Manager and Europe-based colleagues.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to a strong Benelux commercial pipeline.
• Collaborate with Europe-wide and global teams to deliver cross-border value.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Economics, Engineering, Political Science

Job description

Do you thrive in an international business environment where strategy, business development and diplomacy intersect? Are you passionate about helping companies expand internationally, develop new business opportunities and navigate complex markets? Would you like to work closely with senior executives, entrepreneurs and public stakeholders while creating tangible impact for your clients? Take this opportunity as we are now looking for a Senior Consultant to join our team in The Hague.

Business Sweden helps Swedish companies grow globally and supports international companies looking to invest and expand in Sweden. Through our presence in more than 40 markets worldwide, we support clients with market entry strategies, growth initiatives, commercial excellence, M&A support, public affairs and strategic business development.

Our focus is to continue growing the advisory part of our business and further strengthen our position as a trusted partner to Swedish companies looking to succeed internationally. To support this journey, we are now looking for a Senior Consultant who combines strong analytical capabilities with commercial drive and excellent stakeholder management skills.

As Senior Consultant at Business Sweden, your role will encompass a diverse range of responsibilities spanning project delivery, client advisory and business development.

The role includes both strategic, tactical and operational responsibilities such as:

• Represent Business Sweden as a trusted advisor, helping Swedish companies identify and capture growth opportunities in the Netherlands and Europe.
• Lead and deliver consulting and advisory projects within market entry, growth strategy, business development, partner search and M&A support.
• Build strong client relationships and work closely with senior executives and decision-makers.
• Manage project teams and ensure high-quality delivery through structured project management, insightful analyses and actionable recommendations.
• Drive and support sales activities, client dialogues and proposal development together with the Country Manager and colleagues across Europe.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to building a strong commercial pipeline for the Benelux market.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Europe and Business Sweden's global organization to deliver cross-border projects and client value.

The role is based in The Hague, but you will be expected to work closely with clients, partners and colleagues across the Netherlands, Europe and globally as required.

Skills & Requirements

Core competencies and collaborative skills

• Demonstrate integrity, accountability and a strong sense of ownership.
• Deliver high-quality work and thrive in a client-facing environment.
• Build trust and credibility with both colleagues and clients.
• Take initiative and navigate ambiguity with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Collaborate effectively across teams, cultures and geographies.
• Combine strong analytical thinking with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Contribute positively to team spirit, collaboration and an inclusive working environment.

Formal requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Economics, Engineering, Political Science or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience within management consulting, strategy, corporate development, international business or a similar advisory environment.
• Proven experience leading client projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Experience delivering consulting and advisory assignments and confidence supporting sales and business development activities.
• Strong analytical, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience working in international business environments.
• Professional proficiency in English & Dutch.
• Swedish language skills are meriting but not required.