Interim Product Manager

Are you a results-driven sales manager with a passion for making a positive impact on the world? If so, this opportunity may be for you!

Cultural Care Au Pair is seeking an
Interim Country Product Manager (maternity leave cover) to help drive growth in the Nordic markets and support our mission of fostering cultural exchange and building global families. In this hands‑on role, you will combine your skills in sales, marketing, and leadership to take ownership of the Nordic au pair market and operate it like a small business. You will be based full‑time in our Stockholm office and report to the Sales Director in Zurich, Switzerland.

We are looking for an ambitious, organized, and charismatic individual who is passionate about making a difference in the world. If you are a self‑starter who thrives in a multicultural environment and brings strong analytical and interpersonal skills, we want to hear from you.

Join us in growing our community of global families and making the world a more welcoming and understanding place through the power of cultural exchange.

• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies within your approved budget to meet sales targets.
• Directly manage 3 full-time Sales Coordinators and 15 part‑time Meeting Leaders.
• Lead staff recruitment, engagement, and development.
• Step into any aspect of the job necessary to help the team achieve its goals , including telesales, screening candidates, visiting schools and universities, running local marketing initiatives, and hiring and training office and field staff.
• Localize and adapt central marketing and communication materials for the Swedish market (including Swedish translation), ensuring messaging is accurate, on‑brand, and market‑relevant.
• Managing quality control and customer service in close collaboration with Cultural Care US operations

• You have a growth mindset: you learn from your mistakes and embrace challenges with your nothing is impossible attitude to find solutions.
• You are a hands‑on leader and a team player, which means you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and help others achieve their goals.
• You have a charismatic presence that gets people behind you. You can motivate people or take charge of a situation when needed.
• You take ownership of your ideas and follow through to make them happen.
• You are competitive and are driven to achieve goals.
• You are decisive, able to prioritize effectively, and stay efficient under pressure and tight deadlines.
• 3 years’ work experience in the sales and/or marketing functions, with at least 1 year in a sales management role with staff responsibility.
• University/College graduate; a marketing or business degree is an advantage
• Full proficiency in Swedish and English
• Strong analytical skills and experience in budget management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in an international environment
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Word)
• Salesforce knowledge is a plus

If you are motivated by the prospect of an international career with a dynamic and forward‑thinking company, we want to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter in English.

We look for doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people excited by education, communication, and travel.

Cultural Care Au Pair is a leading provider of cultural and educational exchange through a quality childcare program. We have promoted international understanding by bringing young people of the world together with American families since 1989.

At Cultural Care Au Pair, associated with EF Education First, the world leader in international education, our work changes lives for the better and creates global citizens. Our products give confidence and freedom to people across the globe. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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