Sales Director Sweden

Sales Director Sweden – For growth-focused PROG-IT

At Salesgroup we are proud to be partnering with PROG-IT in the search for a key leadership hire – a commercially driven and strategically minded Sales Director for the Swedish market. Are you ready to take on a high-impact role with a forward-thinking IT company and help shaping the future of their sales organization?

About PROG-IT
PROG-IT is a fast-growing IT company offering end-to-end solutions in IT operations, cloud services, cybersecurity, and strategic advisory. With offices in both Stockholm (Solna) and Finland, PROG-IT empowers organizations to future-proof their IT environments through a unique mix of technical excellence, business acumen, and personal commitment.

The company culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and grounded in long-term client relationships.

Learn more about the company at www.prog-it.se

The Role
As the Sales Director of Sweden, you will have full responsibility for leading and developing PROG-IT’s sales strategy and operations across the Swedish market. The role is both strategic and hands-on, you’ll be driving revenue growth, shaping offerings, strengthening key customer relationships, and building a high-performing sales team.

You will work closely with the CEO and be part of the executive management team.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement a future-oriented sales strategy
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with both existing and new customers
• Lead and grow the internal sales function, including team development and coaching
• Drive the full sales process – from lead generation to closing
• Build strong, long-lasting relationships with partners and decision-makers in the market
• Collaborate closely with delivery, marketing, and advisory teams to refine and position offerings
• Contribute to the company’s overall strategic direction as part of the management team

We’re looking for someone with

• 5+ years of experience in senior sales or business development roles, with a proven track record
• Strong background in IT, cloud services, or professional services (B2B)
• In-depth knowledge of the Swedish IT landscape and ecosystem
• A well-established professional network in relevant industries
• Ability to manage both strategic and operational sales efforts
• Experience from leading in-house sales teams
• A relevant academic background is an advantage
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Personal Qualities
You are a confident and inspiring leader with strong business instincts and an entrepreneurial mindset. You’re able to combine strategic vision with hands-on execution, and you build trust through empathy, integrity, and clear communication. You lead with purpose and bring energy, focus, and humility to your work and team.

What PROG-IT offers

• A senior leadership role in a fast-growing and future-focused IT company
• A value-driven culture with short decision paths and high ambitions
• Real influence over both your role and the company’s long-term direction
• A collaborative and down-to-earth environment where relationships and quality matter
• Competitive salary, collective agreement, and bonus system.
• Generous wellness allowance and occupational pension.

Application
In this recruitment process Prog-IT cooperate with Salesgroup.

Salesgroup applies an open-minded and inclusive recruitment process and works in accordance with the Discrimination Act to counteract discrimination and promote equal rights. If you have any questions, or need technical support with applying for the position, you are always welcome to contact us at 08-26 20 00. We apply continuous selection in this recruitment process and therefore welcome your application as soon as possible.