Visit Skellefteå is Hiring: Project Manager for International Tourism

Visit Skellefteå is now looking for an experienced business developer and project manager within international tourism. You have experience working with international tour operators, travel agents, and international press. You also have strong knowledge in sustainability and digitalization, and enjoy coaching small and medium-sized businesses in their development journey.

You communicate fluently in both Swedish and English; additional languages are a plus. As a project manager, you are used to planning, executing, and following up on projects and coordinating various efforts. You work independently and take full responsibility for development, results, and reporting. You are also experienced in managing budgets and driving processes toward set goals.

This position focuses on the leisure travel segment and international markets. You will be part of the cross-border initiative Bothnian Coastal Route, where we collaborate with other destinations around the Gulf of Bothnia to develop and market the coastal region to the travel trade.

This is a full-time, permanent position starting January 1, 2026. The position is based in Skellefteå and includes significant travel to trade shows, sales calls, and project meetings.

How to Apply

Send your application and CV to maria.broman@visitskelleftea.se. The application deadline is October 31, but selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so the position may be filled before the deadline.

For more information about the position, contact:
Maria Broman, CEO Visit Skellefteå, +46 (0)70-726 02 04.
For information about the Bothnian Coastal Route project, contact:
Bo Wikström, current project manager (retiring at the end of the year), +46 (0)70-597 73 31.

About Visit Skellefteå

Visit Skellefteå is Skellefteå’s destination management company, jointly owned by the local business community (51%) and Skellefteå Municipality (49%). Our mission is to strengthen Skellefteå’s appeal as a destination for visitors, residents, and businesses. We work for the sustainable development of the tourism industry and support companies that are capable, willing, and courageous. We’re a fast-moving and progressive team of business developers and communicators, working closely together across retail and city center development, leisure tourism, and meetings & events. We also run the Skellefteå Tourist Center.