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Business Development & Executive Search Consultant – Defence & Security
Defence Executive
Source: Arbetsformedlingen Platsbanken · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/3/2026
About this role
Arbetsbeskrivning JOB DESCRIPTION Would you like to help build a growing executive search and specialist recruitment business in the Nordic defence and security sector? In this role, you will develop client relationships, identify new business opportunities and lead recruitment assignments for organisations operating in a fast-growing and highly competitive industry. You will work closely with both clients and candidates, building a strong understanding of their needs and the people who can help move their organisations forward. You will take ownership of your market and have the opportunity to shape your own position. This means staying close to the industry, learning continuously and taking an active role in conversations with companies and candidates across the Nordics and internationally. The role combines business development with the delivery of high-quality search assignments. Din Profil PROFILE You are curious about the defence and security sector and genuinely motivated to understand the industry, its organisations and the people who work in it. Previous experience from the defence industry is not essential. What matters is that you are keen to learn, read up on the sector and enjoy building relationships with people who work in complex and important fields. You are confident in client-facing situations and able to earn trust in a demanding environment. You take responsibility, put the client first and understand the importance of careful, professional relationship management with both clients and candidates. You are comfortable working internationally and collaborating across cultures. We believe you will bring: - Experience in a commercial, consulting, recruitment or other client-facing role - Strong relationship-building and communication skills - A genuine interest in people and in developing a deep understanding of the industries you serve - A proactive, accountable and curious approach to your work - The ability to communicate fluently in Swedish and English - A valid B-category driving licence We value sound judgement, maturity and personal drive. Your ability to build confidence, follow through and represent the business with professionalism matters as much as your years of experience. Om företaget ABOUT US Defence Executive is being built as a Nordic executive search and specialist recruitment business focused on the defence and security sector. We are part of an established recruitment team with experience across several specialist industries, and we work closely together while each person develops their own market. Our team has worked with some of the largest international defence groups, and we are a strategic partner. Joining us means helping to develop a growing Nordic platform with an established team and a recognised foundation in specialist recruitment. You will have room to be creative, build your own position and help shape how we work in the industry. We are based in attractive offices on Drottninggatan in central Stockholm. Kontaktuppgifter CONTACT Interested in helping build the next chapter of Defence Executive? Please submit your application and CV through the application form. We look forward to hearing from people who are curious about the industry, passionate about building relationships and motivated to create long-term value for clients and candidates.