About the role
Business managers are responsible for promoting and developing the business sector in a municipality or region. They often work within the public sector and may have a background in economics, business management, or social sciences. Their role is strategic and involves collaboration with local businesses, organizations, and other stakeholders.Responsibilities
Business managers work to create conditions for entrepreneurship and growth in the region. They initiate and lead projects, work with business policy issues, and support companies in various stages of development. Building networks and representing the municipality or region in different contexts is an important part of the job.Skills and tools
Business managers must have good leadership skills, knowledge of economic development, and an understanding of the local business community's needs. They use tools such as project management programs and CRM systems. Communication and negotiation skills are central, as well as the ability to build relationships. Common competencies demanded by employers are personalansvar, näringslivsfrågor and budgetansvar.