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Our client is an organization working with construction materials, technical advisory services, and knowledge transfer related to building and reconstruction projects. The organization collaborates closely with suppliers, partners, and construction sites, with a strong focus on quality, technical expertise, and practical application. The role involves close interaction with customers and partners, as well as work in an environment with international interfaces.

This role may be especially interesting for someone with hands-on construction experience who also enjoys explaining practical work to others, creating clear instructions, and is comfortable appearing in videos or demonstrations related to DIY, renovation, or building processes

Location:
Stockholm (Frihamnen area)

Who we are looking for:
Product Specialist – Construction Materials

Your responsibilities:
– Provide technical support to customers, partners, and internal teams
– Advise on the use of construction materials and products, such as dry mixes, insulation, surface treatments, foundations, paints, screeds, timber products, scaffolding, and tools
– Explain technical specifications, installation methods of products company is selling
– Act as a technical point of contact between suppliers and customers
– Support customers with technical questions, claims, and product selection
– Collect feedback from construction sites and communicate it internally
– Participate in product trainings, demonstrations, and trade fairs
– Contribute to product descriptions and technical documentation
– Create practical manuals and step-by-step guidance materials for customers on how to use products correctly;
– Participate in the creation of instructional content, including video materials, showing how products are applied or installed in practice;
– Present products in a clear, professional, and natural way on camera, for example in demonstrations, DIY-style renovation content, or educational product videos.

Requirements:
– Documented hands-on experience in construction work
– Strong practical knowledge of construction processes, materials, and installation methods
– Ability to read and understand technical documentation
– Good communication skills and ability to build effective communication with customers
– Basic computer skills (CRM systems, documentation, email)
– Fluent Ukrainian (spoken and written) – mandatory
– English at a strong intermediate level (B1 – able to participate in everyday technical discussions)
– Readiness for business trips within Europe

Meritorious but not required:
– Experience from construction work in Sweden
– Experience in a supervisory role (e.g. foreman, site supervisor)
– Experience working closely with suppliers or participating in product training programes
– Experience creating video content, tutorials, or visual educational material related to construction, renovation, or technical products

Your profile:
– Practical and technically minded
– Solution-oriented and responsible
– Pedagogical, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly
– Structured, detail-oriented, and professional
– Open to learning and long-term development

What the employer offers:
– Full-time position (100%)
– Consultancy contract or permanent employment
– Office hours (Monday–Friday, daytime)
– Opportunity to grow into a technical expert role
– Work in projects with a clear reconstruction and societal impact focus

Important:
This position is part of a project that is co-funded by the European Union through the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). The project aims to support the integration of newly arrived non-EU/EEA residents into the Swedish labour market. Candidates who meet these criteria are encouraged to apply