Do you want to lead an well-established, family-owned transport company into its next phase of development? We are now seeking a business-driven and trustworthy leader with a strong focus on market, sales, and profitable growth. With us, you will work in an organization where commitment, quality, and long-term relationships are central. Welcome to Wiréns Åkeri in Kristinehamn - we refine transport!
About Wiréns Åkeri
Wiréns Åkeri was founded in 1946 and is a transport company with 80 employees and operations in Kristinehamn and Karlstad. We offer complete solutions within transport and logistics with a focus on quality, flexibility, and sustainable development. Our strength lies in our local presence combined with a business-driven approach.
About the Role
As CEO, you have overall responsibility for the company's business, finances, and organization. Your main task is to ensure profitability and growth through active sales and market development, clear financial management, and engaging leadership. You work close to the market and operations with sales and market activities, while leading and developing the organization in close dialogue with the owners and board, and together with your team.
Your Areas of Responsibility
Market & Sales
Drive new sales and develop existing customer relationships
Responsible for customer visits, quotation work, and procurement
Lead RFQ processes and work with pricing
Negotiate prices with customers and suppliers
Follow up on customer profitability and business development
Finance & Follow-up
Overall profit responsibility
Business calculations and financial analysis
Collaboration with the company's finance manager
Leadership & Organization
Personnel responsibility and leadership of the company's management team
Lead internal communication, culture, and engagement
Ensure efficient resource and capacity planning together with the company's operations manager
We are Looking for You Who
Have experience with or are curious about the CEO role
Have experience in a leadership role and leading through other managers/leaders
Have a background in transport, logistics, or similar B2B operations
Have experience in sales and marketing leadership in a B2B organization
Have good financial understanding and experience working with profit responsibility
Have a B driving license
Speak and write Swedish and English fluently
Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is trustworthy and has the ability to lead and develop the company in a business-like manner with long-term perspective and respect for the company's values and history.
You are a confident, unpretentious, and action-oriented leader with strong business and results drive. Your high relationship competence is crucial both internally and externally, and you have a good ability to navigate the interplay between owners, board, and organization.
We Offer
A key role in a stable and successful family business
Great opportunity to influence the company's future development
A sustainably entrepreneurial and owner-close environment
Engaged employees and strong company culture
Read more about the company at Wirens Åkeri | Kristinehamn | Vi förädlar transporter
Application
In this recruitment, Wiréns Åkeri is collaborating with Jefferson Wells, Manpower Group. Responsible recruitment consultant Ulrika Matsson is happy to answer your questions. Feel free to contact her at [email protected] or SMS 070-699 74 95, and Ulrika will get back to you. Ulrika is on vacation from July 6 and returns August 3, 2026. Selection and interviews will take place in August and September.
Warmly welcome to submit your application by August 30, 2026.