New Business Manager
Want to be part of something people experience every day?
We're looking for a New Business Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our Westfield Rise team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving commercial growth and developing strategic partnerships across some of the most visited retail destinations in Northern Europe.
You'll be at the heart of our commercial ambitions, working with leading brands, agencies and internal stakeholders to create innovative media, experiential and partnership opportunities that connect brands with millions of consumers. If you enjoy building relationships, identifying opportunities and turning ideas into commercial success, we'd love to hear from you.
Why this role matters
At Westfield Rise, we help brands engage audiences through creative retail media, experiential activations, brand partnerships and data-led marketing solutions across Europe's most iconic destinations.As our New Business Manager, you'll be responsible for growing our commercial partnerships across the Nordic market, with a primary focus on Westfield Mall of Scandinavia and Westfield Täby Centrum. You'll identify new business opportunities, build relationships with brands and agencies, and create innovative solutions that deliver value for clients whilst driving revenue growth for the business.
Based in our Stockholm office, you'll work closely with colleagues across Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands, collaborating with a highly entrepreneurial and ambitious team that is helping shape the future of retail media.
What you'll be getting involved in
No two days are the same, but you'll spend your time:
Driving new business development and supporting the delivery of commercial revenue targets across the Westfield Rise portfolio
Building, developing and maintaining strong relationships with brands, media agencies and key industry contacts
Identifying emerging market trends and translating them into innovative partnership and activation opportunities
Creating and presenting compelling commercial solutions that deliver value for clients and engaging experiences for consumers
Working closely with Marketing, Centre Management and other internal stakeholders to maximise commercial opportunities across our destinations
Collaborating with regional and European Westfield Rise colleagues to share best practice and develop new opportunities
Managing and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting through internal systems
Supporting business planning, forecasting and long-term growth initiatives
Ensuring commercial proposals and activations comply with all relevant health & safety, technical and operational requirements
What we're looking for
We're not looking for someone who ticks every box. What matters most is that you bring the right experience, attitude and energy to make a real contribution.
You'll enjoy this role if you:
Have experience in Media, Out-of-Home (OOH), Brand Partnerships, Sponsorship, Experiential Marketing or a related commercial environment
Love building relationships and developing new business opportunities
Are commercially driven and motivated by achieving ambitious targets
Enjoy identifying creative solutions that deliver value for both clients and consumers
Can confidently engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing
It would be great if you also bring
Experience working within a media, advertising, creative or experiential agency environment
An established network across brands, agencies or media partners
Experience developing strategic sales proposals and commercial partnerships
Knowledge of retail media, experiential marketing or brand activations
Fluency in Swedish and English
Who are we?
At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, we create and operate some of the most recognised retail, lifestyle and mixed-use destinations across Europe and the United States.
Our purpose is to Reinvent Being Together - creating places where people come together to shop, work, socialise, discover and experience something memorable.
In Northern Europe, our portfolio spans the UK, Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden, including destinations such as Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City, Westfield Mall of the Netherlands and Stadshart Amstelveen.
Behind those destinations are talented teams who care deeply about creating great experiences, supporting local communities, and shaping the future of urban places.
Why work with us?
We want people to build careers here, not just do jobs. At URW, you'll have access to learning, development and growth opportunities that help you build your skills, confidence and career. Whether that's through technical training, leadership development, internal mobility or international exposure, we encourage people to keep learning and growing.
Our culture centres around supporting our people to succeed. With diverse roles, projects and opportunities across our Northern Europe region, you'll have the chance to broaden your experience, develop new skills and build a career that's uniquely your own.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance. Depending on your location, these may include:
Bonus schemes and pension plans
Health and wellbeing support
Medical and dental options (where applicable)
Learning and development programmes
Internal mobility and international career opportunities
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Generous holiday allowances
Employee wellbeing initiatives and mental health support
Depending on your location within Northern Europe, additional local benefits may include extended annual leave, wellbeing allowances, meal allowances and commuting support.
No matter where you're based, you'll be joining a business that is passionate about helping people grow, develop and make a meaningful impact.
At URW, we don't believe in limiting people to one path. We encourage our employees to explore new opportunities, gain exposure to different functions and build broad, rewarding careers across our business.
Want to know more about what it's like working at URW? Visit our careers site: Life at URW
The kind of people who thrive here
Our values shape how we work together every day:
Passion - You care about what you do and bring energy to your work.
Act as One - You collaborate, share knowledge and support others.
Curiosity - You ask questions, challenge the status quo and look for better ways forward.
Excellence with Impact - You focus on doing great work that makes a real difference.
A place to belong
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
We evaluate applications fairly and without discrimination based on disability, age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy working environment, we carry out relevant pre-employment checks before someone joins us. These may include identity verification, employment history and criminal record screening, in line with applicable laws and regulations.
Interested?
If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you'd enjoy, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join the team helping brands create memorable experiences across Northern Europe's leading retail destinations. 🎯