I am flattered that, despite lacking some qualifications, my CV have managed to interest you guys enough to actually take a look at my motivation letter. I’ll be honest, I do understand that I am probably short of some of the qualifications that you require for this position. This is exactly what I said to my wife, when she first introduced me with this position via yourmove.lv. However, the job ad stayed with me and after some more consideration I recognized that it might not be so far-fetched after all – I can very well see myself as an effective part of your company and I am sure I would quickly get up to speed with the tasks I lack experience in. I have never hesitated asking for an advice when I need one.

I am currently working as a new product development manager at the main energy utility of Latvia – AS Latvenergo. Throughout the last year, my colleagues and I are directly responsible for launching the new Elektrum e-shop. Building this e-shop from a scratch, with everybody from the team being new in this field, was in times challenging, but the extremely steep learning curve and the end result is rewarding and worth the trouble. This describes my working philosophy – I tend to enjoy getting myself into uncharted territory to then find the best solutions.

I am a quick learner, a perfectionist, with a high sense of responsibility. I am loyal to the cause and to the organization I represent. I tend to be stubborn, which is hard at home sometimes, but it usually means success in the work environment. I have an eye for a detail and quality; I possess an ability to recognize potential of a good outcome. Constructive criticism might be hard to take, but it always brings benefits if processed wisely. I am careful in choosing words and accurate in approaching different individuals, therefore have proved to be a solid negotiator and excellent in establishing long term relationships. 

On the more personal note - although I am currently living and working in Riga center, I use every opportunity to get out from the big city, closer to nature. We, with my recently married wife, are setting plans for the future right now, and raising kids in Riga center is not what we strive for. So, moving from Riga to a more family and nature friendly place and having my work closer to nature is very desirable. Moreover, I would be happy about a chance to use my Swedish language again. Sweden has played large role in my development and I enjoy every possibility to reconnect with it.

In addition to consideration for the advertised position, I would like to highlight my knowledge and experience in wind power industry. I know SCA group is involved in wind power development in Sweden and I believe I could be a very useful asset in case SCA have wind power plans in the Baltics.

I understand that considering me for this position means putting a lot of trust in me. And that is not an easy to do. However, it has worked every time it has been done before and I am ready to use my full potential for this time to be the same. I hope I have presented myself as a suitable candidate for this position and you see a place for me in the SCA family.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

Sustainably,

Nigel Hunter