Country Manager / Trade Commissioner, Türkiye

Do you have a strong drive for delivering value to clients within market expansion and growth in a highly international context? Would you like to work in the intersection of business and diplomacy, interacting with executives and senior politicians? Take this opportunity as we now are looking for a Country Manager / Trade Commissioner to head our operations in Türkiye.

As Country Manager / Trade Commissioner, you will head our operations in Türkiye, supporting Swedish companies in their international growth and helping foreign companies invest and expand in Sweden. You will also play an active role in regional and global initiatives, building strong partnerships and fostering cross-border collaboration with Türkiye as your main market, complemented by responsibility for selected neighboring growth markets.

Our Istanbul office currently consists of 5 dedicated colleagues. Together with our teams across Europe, we form a dynamic and successful network with a shared ambition to create maximum impact for our clients.

You will have full profit & loss and personnel responsibility for Business Sweden’s operations in Türkiye. The role includes strategic, tactical, and operational responsibilities such as:

• Representing Swedish business interests and Business Sweden in the market and region
• Driving sales and marketing of our services to existing and potential clients in Sweden, Türkiye, and relevant surrounding markets
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Leading and participating in the execution of consulting and internationalization projects
• Inspiring and developing the team, and continuously improving business processes
• Acting from a global perspective to promote Swedish industry and innovation
• Collaborating within Team Sweden, including coordinating export promotion with development cooperation
• Working closely with the Swedish Embassy and other official representations, serving as an official representative of Sweden in the market

The position is based in Istanbul, with international collaboration across Business Sweden’s global network.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Core competencies and collaborative skills

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and commitment
• Takes ownership and ensures high-quality delivery
• Collaborates effectively with a positive, can-do attitude across diverse cultural and geographic contexts
• Contributes to team spirit and transparent communication
• Is a problem solver who adapts easily to change and can navigate shifting priorities across multiple markets
• Shares ideas and values diverse perspectives
• Defines and communicates clear goals
• Builds trust through competence and leadership
• Promotes global teamwork and an inclusive work environment

Formal requirements

• Higher academic degree, preferably a Master’s in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, ideally from a consultancy or similar environment
• Proven leadership experience with direct personnel responsibility
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects in complex regional settings
• Strong track record in selling and delivering complex market expansion advisory services
• High proficiency in English; Swedish is required, Turkish is meriting
• Experience of living and/or working in Türkiye and adjacent markets is a merit
• Swedish citizenship is required
• Additional language skills relevant to nearby markets are considered an advantage

Employment with us requires placement in a security-classified position. Swedish citizenship is generally required. A comprehensive security clearance, including a background check, will be conducted prior to employment.

Application

Please submit your CV and cover letter in English as soon as possible as we will be screening applications on a rolling basis. Your application will be handled confidentially.

GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Global exchanges and career opportunities

Exclusive focus on our client’s growth agenda

Extensive responsibility

Diversified teams with world class colleagues

Training academy for continuous development

Entrepreneurial environment