Business Trainee

EF Education First / Hult • Stockholm, ME

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Trainee works at the intersection of strategy and execution, taking ownership from day one by speaking with clients, solving business challenges, and helping people make decisions about their future. The role focuses on delivering sales results and developing commercial confidence, sales skills, and business acumen.

During the first six months, the trainee completes a fast-paced combination of training, hands-on experience, and close mentorship. The company anticipates that within two to four years the trainee may be ready to progress to a role leading a team or pursue an international career within EF. The position is based in a centrally located Stockholm office and is part of a fast-moving, global environment.

Requirements

• Experience studying, working, or living abroad.
• Fluency in spoken and written Swedish and English.
• A degree in business, economics, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team-oriented, competitive, and results-driven mindset.
• Strong initiative and resilience in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
• Leadership potential and ambition to make an impact.
• Willingness to invest time and effort in building a global career.

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages, such as French, German, Spanish, or Italian.
• Experience in sales, client outreach, or customer engagement.
• Prior work in telemarketing, customer service, or business development.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of work and contribute to sales results and business growth.
• Speak with clients and help them make decisions about their future.
• Solve real business challenges.
• Participate in training and gain hands-on experience during the first six months.
• Develop commercial confidence, sales skills, and business acumen.

Benefits

• Personal training, hands-on coaching, and mentorship from experienced leaders.
• Clear career growth opportunities within two to three years in Sweden or abroad.
• Familiarization trips to destinations around the world, including the UK, US, and Malta.
• Centrally located office in Stockholm.
• Regular social events, after-work gatherings, and global employee experiences.
• Weekly wellness hour and winter day.
• Other culture perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level