
Henrik Bengtsson
@henrikbengtsson
I build scalable commercial operations that drive revenue, retention, and predictable performance.
What I'm looking for
I lead commercial growth across finance, sports, manufacturing and media, combining P&L ownership with customer-driven execution.
At Factoringgruppen, I lead Sales, Customer Success and Marketing for a challenger financial company. I rebuilt a stable team, strengthened cross-functional delivery, and introduced KPI, pipeline and CRM routines in a regulated environment.
At Frölunda Hockey Club, I led B2B partnerships, sponsorship, business networks and ticket sales with full P&L responsibility. We delivered double-digit annual growth and record attendance while strengthening retention and commercial discipline.
Earlier, at Metro Media House and Metro International, I led commercial teams, global sales frameworks across 20 markets, CRM implementation, sales audits and data-driven transformation. My statistics and mathematics background helps me turn complexity into clear commercial priorities and reliable decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CSO (Chief Sales Officer)
Factoringgruppen
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Leads the commercial function, reporting to the CEO, with responsibility for Sales, Customer Success and Marketing in a regulated financial environment. Manages a team of ~16 employees and focuses on commercial structure, predictability and scalable ways of working.
Head of Sales
Frölunda Hockey Club
Jan 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 11 months)
Led the commercial work of a major sports organization, with responsibility for B2B partnerships, sponsorship revenue, business network and ticket sales, with full P&L responsibility. Drove double-digit annual growth and record attendance through clear expectations and structured accountability.
Head of Sales
S:T Eriks AB / Volati
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Led B2B sales in the Western Region in a technically advanced manufacturing environment, managing complex projects with long sales cycles and multiple decision-makers. Delivered stable growth through consistent execution and clear targets, with full budget responsibility.
Sales Director
Metro Media House / Kinnevik
Jan 2012 - Dec 2019 (7 years 11 months)
Led multiple commercial teams with responsibility for ~135 MSEK in revenue, holding several leadership roles including regional responsibility and national KAM leadership. Drove digital transformation and data-driven sales processes, delivering stable revenue growth in a rapidly changing market.
Global Sales Controller
Metro International / Kinnevik
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)
International role responsible for commercial processes and frameworks across 20 markets in Europe, Asia, North and South America. Supported and trained local management teams, co-developed the global CRM system, and conducted global sales audits.
Head of Sales Control & Support
Metro Sweden / Kinnevik
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)
Led a national team responsible for sales budgeting, analysis, pricing, segmentation, forecasting and sales support. Shifted the function from reactive to proactive, improving commercial opportunities and strengthening CRM usage and data quality.
Sales/Business Controller
Metro Sweden / Kinnevik
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009 (2 years 11 months)
Reported to CEO/CFO and supported regional sales directors, sales managers and product managers. Managed budget and forecast processes, built pricing strategies and segmentation models, and developed sales tools and CRM improvements.
Sales Analyst
Eniro AB
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 11 months)
Responsible for sales analysis, reporting and commercial decision support in a data-driven sales organization. Developed BI models for segmentation, prospecting and customer migration, and built dashboards and reporting structures in SAS and Cognos.
Statistician
Sveriges Kommuner och Regioner
Jan 2002 - Dec 2005 (3 years 11 months)
Methodologist responsible for statistical modelling, analysis and advisory support to public sector organizations. Designed and executed statistical analyses and models, and provided analytical decision support to municipalities and regional authorities.
Project Manager
aStrategi AB
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002 (1 year 11 months)
Project manager within employee and market research, leading cross-functional projects with responsibility for methodology, analysis and delivery. Conducted data collection, modelling and analysis, and presented results to executive management teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IAB
Certified Digital Sales, Digital Sales
2017 - 2017
Certified in digital sales covering search, display, mobile, native, email, social, influencer, video, audio, DOOH, programmatic, and media mathematics.
Metro International
Metro Sales Academy, Sales
2011 - 2012
Ranked highest among 15 Sales Directors globally in the Metro Sales Academy.
George Washington University
Information Technology Projects, Information Technology
2004 - 2004
Completed coursework in Information Technology Projects, covering project leadership, IT strategy, communication, and negotiation.
Folkuniversitetet
Business Administration, Business Administration
2002 - 2002
Studied business administration, sales, marketing, and customer psychology.
Linköping University
Master of Social Science, Statistics
1995 - 2001
Master of Social Science in Statistics with specialization in Statistics and Mathematics, including 90 credits in statistics and 45 credits in mathematics.
MekB18
Group Officer, Military Service
1996 - 1996
Completed ten months of military service with leadership duties and full team responsibility.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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