Business Trainee

Is this how others describe you?

We believe you could be a great fit for our Business Trainee Program in Stockholm. This program is a steppingstone to management and a fantastic learning opportunity for anyone interested in running a business, excelling in a client-focused role, pursuing an international career, and enjoying a vibrant work environment. You will become part of a dynamic team focused on client engagement and customer service. Depending on your performance, our goal is to see you grow within the company after the completion of the 6-month program.

Meet our team – https://youtu.be/GUeUZz4-arE

The Role
As our next Trainee, you will join a passionate, dynamic, and internationally experienced team. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, proactively responding to client queries and developing and executing marketing activities. If you advance to the role of Program Coordinator, you’ll take on a more senior role within the team, expanding your responsibilities to include building the company brand, presenting EF programs at external venues and open houses, and advising customers on EF programs. As a Trainee, you will be a key part of the team, contributing to the growth and development of an international business. You will be challenged to demonstrate creativity, exceptional drive, entrepreneurial spirit, and high ambition.

The Program
During the 6-month program, EF will provide exceptional product and industry solution training through a combination of classroom and online resources, hands-on field experiences, client outreach, and structured support. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to make an immediate impact and achieve personal growth as a leader.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of different trainings to develop as a Program Coordinator. EF expects you to be prepared within 2-4 years to lead your own product team and/or take on an international role within any of EF’s divisions.

Requirements (All Candidates)

• Experience of studying, working, or living abroad
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Academic degree in business, economics, or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team spirit combined with competitiveness and results orientation
• Strong drive and readiness to work under high pressure in a fast-changing environment
• Leadership abilities
• Willingness to invest time and effort for the prospect of an international career

Great to Have, But Not a Must

• Fluency or knowledge in additional languages such as French, German, Spanish, Italian, or others
• Experience in client outreach, customer engagement, or a strong interest in learning proactive and direct client interactions
• Experience in telemarketing or customer outreach roles

What We Offer
You will become part of a large international company with high ambitions, passion, and heart. We provide training, personal and professional development, and focus on your future career opportunities, both in Sweden and abroad. The environment is informal, with plenty of room for high spirits and lots of laughter across the office. We host enjoyable events throughout the year and enjoy "after work" gatherings before heading into the weekend.

• Work in an international and dynamic atmosphere
• Receive individual coaching, joint training, and experience international employee events as well as annual kick-offs
• Receive individual onboarding as well as New Hire Training
• Continue your education through our EF Leadership Development Program
• Work from our centrally located offices in the heart of Stockholm
• Take advantage of a wide range of development opportunities within 2-3 years at home and abroad
• Get to know our schools and colleagues on-site during our regular fam trips to the UK, the US, Malta, etc.
• Get involved: Our flat hierarchies allow you to help shape things right from the start
• Weekly wellness hour
• Winter day!
• And much more

Submit your application today.

About EF Education First

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than hundreds of schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, São Paulo, Tokyo, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.

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