Sales-Driven CEO with Technical Understanding for Itaab – Leading Supplier of Ceilings and Acoustic Solutions in Örebro!

Itaab is a market-leading supplier of ceilings and acoustic solutions with a strong position in the Swedish market. We are now looking for a business-driven and sales-oriented CEO with a fundamental technical understanding, preferably with experience from manufacturing or processing industries. The role involves further developing the company, increasing our market share, and driving sustainable, profitable growth. As CEO at Itaab, you will have the opportunity to lead, engage, and develop a competent team while actively contributing to the company's continued success in Sweden and eventually in the Nordic region. Does this sound interesting? Welcome with your application!

Your Employment Offer

Itaab has been profitable since its inception in 1957 and is market-leading in Sweden within its industry. You will join a company characterized by:

• Strong Vision – We combine design and function in premium solutions.
• Value-Driven – Quality, craftsmanship, and customer focus in every project.
• Customer Focus - Customized focus on design and function.
• Innovation in the Industry – Modern, flexible, and sustainable solutions.
• Competent Team – Experienced and unpretentious colleagues in a profitable company.
• Stable Owner – Security and development opportunities with Bergman & Beving.

Your Responsibilities

• Increase presence in Sweden and the Nordic region through strategic partnerships and market initiatives.
• Evaluate growth opportunities for new products and drive product development.
• Develop marketing strategies to reach more decision-makers and specifying leads.
• Strengthen brand awareness through digital marketing, trade shows, and industry events.
• Coordinate and enhance the efficiency of sales teams for increased customer presence and business development.
• Ensure profitability and results management by achieving EBIT targets.

Worth Knowing

The company's headquarters and own production are located in Örebro. You will be part of a dedicated team of about 20 employees, of which approximately 10 work in production. The management team currently consists of a Finance Manager, Production Manager, and one of our Sales Representatives. You will report to the chairman of the board, who is also the Division Manager within Core Solutions at Bergman & Beving. Within the Core Solutions division at Bergman & Beving, there are several well-known sister companies. You are offered to participate in a CEO meeting once a year with other executive directors within the Core Solutions division.

Bergman & Beving is a decentralized organization where business decisions are made close to customers and markets. The corporate culture is based on entrepreneurial spirit, responsibility, and freedom, where subsidiaries operate with a high degree of autonomy. With a management model based on goal management and the core values of responsibility and freedom, simplicity, efficiency, and openness to change, we promote sustainable value creation. Centrally, we manage through reporting, goal-setting methodology, and performance targets, while the operational management is handled by the companies' own management teams.

Our Expectations

We are looking for a leader with a university degree or equivalent work experience. You have experience in leading and engaging teams as well as in sales and marketing. To succeed in the role, you need to have a good understanding of finance, including income statements, profitability, and business-driven decisions. We would also like you to contribute with basic technical understanding and insights regarding materials and construction.

It is advantageous if you have experience in sales towards specifying leads, establishing in export markets, or product development.

As a person, you are a secure leader who builds trust through presence, engagement, and clear communication. You are unpretentious and action-oriented, enjoy working broadly, and ensure that things get done. With a natural business acumen and strong customer focus, you have the ability to drive the company forward in a central and visible role.

Interested?

The recruitment is conducted in collaboration with TNG Lead – specialists in unbiased, data-driven, and modern executive recruitment, as well as the hiring of interim managers. We look forward to receiving your application with a CV or LinkedIn profile, and without a cover letter, in our simple application form. Please note that we cannot accept applications via email, but you are always welcome to email the recruiter with questions. After submitting your application, we will anonymize your personal data and ask you to complete a couple of recruitment tests before we make an initial assessment. Of course, you will receive more information about each step when the time comes, and as soon as you have submitted your application, you can track it in real-time via our website. Please note that we conduct ongoing selection, and the position may therefore be filled before the application deadline. Warm welcome!