Welcome to Blocket

We are Blocket

Welcome to Blocket Greenhouse!

Ideas, people and technology has been growing here since 1996 when one of the original Swedish startups went into business. This is where we make our plans for a better way of providing the primary platform for a truly sustainable circular economy. The world needs us as much as we need it. And your contribution can have an enormous impact when it comes to providing the boundless opportunities for people to live a life where they can nd what they need without paying the premium of consuming more of our nite resources.

With 240 colleagues in Stockholm and +1200 more in the Nordics, we share a passion for our work, and foster a friendly and caring community. Curiosity,

teamwork, problem-solving and continuous learning are the cornerstones of our culture, which enable us to go towards our burning ambition to make the sustainable alternative the obvious choice by 2035.

We make an impact

In 2019 alone, our users spared the world 730017 ton CO₂e* by second hand trading, instead of buying new things. This correlates to the same amount of CO₂e as the Stockholm traffic during 10 months!

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This is how we do it

In the Greenhouse, there are four values that form the foundation of Blocketeers’ and our colleagues culture cross-Nordics. These values guide us and serve as a track to follow in order to achieve our goals and purpose. They help us build trust with our users, partners and amongst ourselves. If these values align with your own, if they feel like the kind of people you want to be surrounded by, then come and join us to inspire people and the world, to contribute to even more sustainability. Cause that is needed.

Win together

We care about each other and value our differences, knowing that they make us stronger. We celebrate our wins and have fun as a team. Together we can make the impossible happen.

Be curious

We seek diverse perspectives, innovate through experimentation and alwavs look for opportunities to grow. When we fail, we learn from it.

Be fearless

We step out of our comfort zone to challenge ourselves and each other. We say it like it is, always with respect and kindness.

Make a difference

We aim high and move fast in order to make a positive impact. We turn our passion into value for our users and customers.

Meet our Blocketeers

Nicholas

Customer Support Team Manager

Cansu

Agile Coach

Alisa

Data Engineer

Anna

Developer

Carl

Product Manager

Blocket is for everyone

The secret sauce

The Blocket journey began in Skåne 1996 and since then the concept of Blocket has been exported to over 40 other countries. Today, we at Blocket are an important part of Schibsted Nordic Marketplaces which is the leading family of online marketplaces in the Nordics. Blocket and its peers FINN.no,, DBA, Bilbasen, Tori and Oikotie, get to help millions of people nd their dream job, home, or a great second-hand deal every day.

Our mission at Blocket and Schibsted Nordic Marketplaces is simple to define but full of hard problems to solve In order to do this we have one simple principle at the core of our strategic thinking: People first.

This is easy to say obviously, but we want to foster a mindset where curiosity, tinkering, experimenting and learning as well as teaching are core parts of our every day at work. We will provide you with the resources you need to develop your skills further, because we believe that the best solutions are built when we focus on mastering and extending our toolboxes.

And while Blocket today may seem like old news, we are quietly and diligently working away behind the scenes towards something truly innovative and full of fascinating possibilities: a Blocket that has the flexibility and longevity to make us all proud, built on the best technology and with the best people we can find.

Without people there are no ideas, and without ideas no innovation.

Are you ready to make an impact with Blocket and all of Schibsted Nordic Marketplaces? Are you a curious-mind ready tackle problems and learn along the

way? Do you care about design, architecture, writing good software for a good cause and finding innovative solutions by thinking outside of the box?

We share a passion for our work and foster a friendly and caring community. Who knows, perhaps we could call you our new colleague one day!

The Second-hand effect

What are you waiting for? There’s a place for you in the Greenhouse and at our tables. We welcome your voice, whoever you might be, because we know that it’s all of us together that will end up changing the world.

Blocket hosts 5M visitors every week and the value of advertisements at Blocket is equal to 15% of Sweden’s GDP. This all brings us to the outcome, where Blocket together with its users avoids 0.8 million tonnes of greenhouse gases every year, the output being equivalent to if Stockholm’s city roads stood empty for about a year. This is what we call meaningful work!

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe in accountability and transparency about the diversity and inclusion non-stop journey we’re on. Diversity is nothing without inclusion. And nothing of it is anything if there is no culture of trust to speak up. In order to help us on the road we have written down a statement, our why, and a direction.

Blocket’s sustainable heartbeat – our D&I why
Our products are for everyone and so is our working environment. That is why a diverse and inclusive culture is a necessity for innovation and continued growth. Also – being fair and equal feels good in our hearts.

Blocket’s D&I map and compass – our direction
We will be a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone feels safe to speak up, contribute to innovation and where togetherness is everything both in failing and winning. The greatest ideas are born out of a mix of voices.

D&I in numbers
Since we are a company made of data, and in love with data – we of course measure everything. We have a strong commitment to D&I and believe it’s essential for us to create next generations marketplaces. For that we have a D&I team with a mission to make sure that D&I is in everything we do, everything we breathe – everything we produce.

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*Carbon dioxide equivalents or CO2e is a measurement of greenhouse gas emissions which takes into account that different gases contributes differently to the greenhouse effect and global warming. When a certain greenhouse gas is expressed in carbon dioxide equivalents, it indicates how much carbon dioxide is needed to be emitted in order to have the same effect on the climate. For example, when the emissions of a certain greenhouse gas is expressed in emissions per tonne, 1 tonne methane corresponds to 21 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents, since methane contributes 21 times more to the greenhouse effect compared to carbon dioxide.

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Schibsted is a family of digital brands leading the way across media, online marketplaces and smart digital services. Our leading marketplaces Finn, Blocket, DBA, Bilbasen, Tori and Oikotie connect 25 million users in the Nordics every month, and are on a way to make the sustainable alternative the obvious choice by 2035. Our media brands – like VG, Aftonbladet, Aftenposten and SvD are renowned for trustworthiness, exceptional journalism and high editorial independence. Digital services like Lendo, Bynk and Compricer are helping consumers to make better choices. Schibsted is on a mission to empower people in their daily life, using tech and data to create innovative products and great user experiences – and to help build a sustainable future.

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Hi! I am Nicholas, one of our Customer Support Managers. My role is to lead and support my team in their daily work and contribute to each individual’s development. Best with Blocket is my amazing colleagues! But also the great untapped potential in our vision of becoming the next-generation marketplace.

It feels fulfilling to be able to contribute to a more sustainable world on a large scale by opening up the possibility of a circular economy. But, for me, above all it is about the difference we can make for the individuals around us by offering opportunities, e.g. a new job, a new place to live or (as I often do) find rarities that I otherwise wouldn’t have found as easily.

Knowing that we contribute to a sustainable and more conscious world by challenging the idea of a traditional consumer society makes me proud.

I'm Cansu, an Agile Coach at Blocket and Schibsted Nordic Marketplaces since May 2023. Originally I’m from Turkey, and been living in Stockholm for almost 5 years. Through a techie background — I used to be a developer — I discovered my true passion for product development and coaching.

I am working in a team with an amazing group of colleagues. They are kind, caring, and people-oriented and also super fun to work with. To me, sharing laughter is equally important in our collaboration. Each of us has different competencies and we focus on different areas, including behavioural science, agile mindset, change management, and people and culture. Every day, we collaborate to enable our organisation to build great products.

Working in such a cross-functional team allows us to leverage diverse perspectives and thinking, which leads to better outcomes. With a shared goal, we rely on each other and help each other. We always ask for help, collaborate, and celebrate our learnings and wins together.

Hi! I am Alisa, and I joined Blocket and Schibsted Nordic Marketplaces in October 2021. As a Data Engineer, I love making data understandable and easy to work with. Data answers business questions and makes us understand how well we are doing and where we should focus even more. Working with data at Schibsted Nordic Marketplaces gives us the possibility to consume large amounts of data from the most popular marketplaces in the Nordics, but also to collaborate with amazing colleagues from different countries and learn a lot, without forgetting to have fun!

The emphasis on continuous learning and personal growth, is what I appreciate most about our working culture is. It’s inspiring to witness how employees are encouraged to develop their skills and pursue their passions within the organization. I also like the fact that we have a significant degree of autonomy in shaping our work tasks. This autonomy empowers us to align our work with the organization’s objectives and leverage our individual strengths. It’s empowering to have the flexibility to make decisions that positively impact our projects!

Hello! I’m Anna and I work as a Developer. I started at Blocket Jobb but shortly after shifted to work within the Schibsted Nordic Marketplaces and its Jobs Vertical.

It’s been truly heartwarming and inspiring to be a part of Blocket, where we embrace cultural diversity with open arms. Despite my Brazilian roots, I’ve always felt right at home and included. The wonderful togetherness of people from different backgrounds shows how much diversity can bring to our lives.

Here at Blocket we sincerely value work-life balance, making sure each have time for their personal life as well. I feel motivated and productive in my daily work, and I also get to enjoy sports, quality time with my dog, and moments with my family. It’s a fantastic place to be!

Hello stranger on the internet! I’m Carl and I work as a Product Manager in Blocket Mobility. Cars, boats and excavators may not be the things that you first think of Blocket, but mobility is an important verticalof ours. It’s a highly complex industry, where big shifts are happening, like electrification and new ownership models to name a few. It’s also a very data-driven field, as a lot of information is available about vehicles and sellers optimize for ROI at scale.

At Blocket, we’re passionate about what we do. It’s a kind and diverse workplace where we take good care of each other, just like we strive to take care of both buyers and sellers on our platform. The dynamics of running a marketplace with buyers and sellers make things super interesting. The value that we can create as a marketplace increasing circular economy is tremendous. We’re really making a difference in the society. We’ve come a long way, but there are so many opportunities to improve user experiences and grow.

So, if you’re ready to play a role in shaping the future of the circular economy, don’t be a stranger and come join us in the wonderful world of Schibsted Nordic marketplaces.

I started my Schibsted career in Aftonbladet in 2017 as a SEO specialist and later SEO manager. I love new challenges and since I had had got to know great people in Blocket, I tried a new role there as SEO Manager in 2020. Since the summer of 2021 I am now a Product Manager at Blocket. A new challenge in a totally new role with more leadership aspects.

In just a few years, I have had the opportunity to develop and try new roles. I think Schibsted really invests in its employees – I have had a lot of trainings through Learning Lab, for instance in leadership, as well as participating in the mentor program. It seems to me that everyone here wants you to succeed in your career and cheers you on the way. It is a fantastic place to build your career.

Blocket has a fantastic engaged and passionate spirit. It is very friendly, collaborative and welcome. Many of us want to change the world, and people are really ambitious in their roles. When you start, you are welcomed by friends and smiles.

My wife does all the Blocket great deals in our house. Countless deals … My Blocket story is a TV that I needed to get rid of. I posted an ad late one evening and was bombarded with messages where people were happy to come by in the middle of the night just to get it. Had to remove the ad and answer a lot of messages before I went to bed that night. Worth to mention is that I also posted it on a competitor's site at the same time and didn't get a single response! 😮