Business Development Trainee – Nordic Speaking

Salary Competitive

No Sales Experience? No Problem. Let's Grow Together.

Are you fluent in a Nordic language, ambitious, and ready for a new challenge?

Maybe you've worked in customer service, hospitality, retail, recruitment, or another people-focused role. Or perhaps you're looking for your first opportunity in the business world.

At Proxify, we believe great salespeople come from all kinds of backgrounds.

We're looking for a Business Development Trainee to join our growing team in Stockholm and help us connect with businesses across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland.

You bring the energy, curiosity, and ambition. We'll provide the environment, support, and opportunities to grow.

Who We Are

Proxify is a Stockholm-based tech company helping businesses around the world connect with exceptional Software, Data, and AI talent.

Since 2018, we've supported over 2,500 companies, from fast-growing startups to international brands like Lufthansa, Electrolux, and Securitas.

We're growing fast, thinking big, and building an international team of people who love making things happen.

Your Role

As a Business Development Trainee, you'll be part of the Outbound team creating new business opportunities in the Nordic market.

You'll learn how modern B2B sales works, develop confidence in professional communication, and gain experience working with customers and commercial teams.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Reaching out to potential customers via phone, email, and LinkedIn.

  • Starting conversations and introducing businesses to Proxify.

  • Learning how to understand customer challenges and identify opportunities.

  • Working closely with experienced Account Executives and Client Managers.

  • Building and maintaining relationships with potential customers.

  • Tracking your progress, improving your approach, and working toward team goals.

This is an active, people-focused role where you'll spend a significant part of your week speaking with potential customers.

You Could Be a Great Fit If...

  • You speak native-level Swedish/Norwegian/Danish/ Finnish and fluent English.

  • You're outgoing, curious, and enjoy talking to people.

  • You're motivated to learn and grow professiofnally.

  • You enjoy challenges and don't give up easily.

  • You're comfortable picking up the phone and starting conversations.

  • You want to build a career in business, tech, or sales.

  • You enjoy being part of an ambitious and supportive team.

Previous sales experience is not required.

Experience from customer service, hospitality, retail, recruitment, or other customer-facing roles is a plus, but not essential.

Why Join Proxify?

🚀 Real Career Opportunities: Develop your skills and work toward future roles in Account or Client Management.

📈 Learn by Doing: Gain hands-on experience in business development and the tech industry.

🤝 Supportive Team: Collaborate with experienced colleagues who want to see you succeed.

⏰ Flexible Scope: Choose between a full-time or part-time position.

🌍 International Exposure: Work with companies across the Nordic region from our Stockholm office.

✈️ Great Team Culture: Enjoy company events, international trips, and team celebrations.

❤️ Extra Birthday Leave: Your birthday deserves a day off.

📍 Hybrid Setup: Based in Stockholm, with four office days per week initially.

Your Next Career Move Starts Here

You don't need a perfect CV or a traditional sales background to succeed at Proxify.

If you're motivated, enjoy connecting with people, and want to grow in a fast-moving international company, we want to meet you.

Apply now and take your first step into the world of tech sales!

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Near public transit
Near public transit

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Remote work allowed
Remote work allowed

Maternity / paternity leave
Maternity / paternity leave

Paid holiday
Paid holiday

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

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Working at
Proxify

Proxify is a leading global network of top-tier, vetted remote software, data, and AI professionals, designed to help businesses rapidly scale their tech teams with world-class talent, delivering the perfect match within two days on average. Only 1% of applicants, from over 20,000 applications each month, are accepted into the network to ensure unmatched quality. Our service offers the speed, quality, and flexibility that innovative companies demand, with true technical experts to assist at each step—enabling you to seamlessly augment your existing team or build a new one without the administrative burden and risk of traditional employment. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Proxify connects over 5,000 professionals across more than 90 countries, covering over 500 tech competencies. Trusted by over 2,000 clients worldwide—including industry leaders like King, Electronic Arts, Electrolux, Education First, and PwC—Proxify is redefining how businesses hire tech talent. In 2025, Proxify secured a spot on the Financial Times 1,000 list as one of the fastest-growing companies in EMEA and number three in Sweden—following our inclusion in the Deloitte Fast 50 Sweden in 2023.

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