Group Category Manager - MEKO

Join Our Journey to Become No. 1 in the CV Aftermarket

MEKO Group is investing in its Commercial Vehicles (CV) division to become the leading partner for CV workshops across Northern Europe. As part of this journey, we are now seeking a strategic and hands-on Group Category Manager – CV to build and lead our cross-country CV product portfolio with structure, passion, and precision.

With strong brands like Mekonomen, MECA trucks and BilXtra, MEKO operates in eight countries and is committed to maintaining and repairing vehicles while promoting sustainable vehicle ownership. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2000, we are a growing and profitable company shaping the future of automotive services.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our CV assortment and become part of a European success story, creating lasting impact for customers, partners, and the entire MEKO Group - across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the Baltics, and Poland.

Your Mission
You will own and develop the CV product category strategy across MEKO markets, ensuring we offer a competitive, reliable, and profitable assortment. You will work closely with local category teams and central stakeholders to harmonize the product portfolio, optimize supplier choices, and ensure execution excellence in each market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the cross-country CV product category strategy – with a strong focus on market fit, competitiveness, and growth.
• Build a well-structured, scalable assortment across MEKO markets – balancing central synergies and local requirements.
• Collaborate closely with local CV category managers and help create a clear, coordinated setup across countries.
• Define the strategic roadmap for CV suppliers – including Tier 1, Tier 2, and private label – in alignment with MEKO’s growth objectives.
• Monitor market trends, OE developments, and competitor setups to ensure best-in-class product selection.
• Drive the commercial enablement of your categories: ensure the right tools, product knowledge, and sales materials are in place.
• Manage key supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality, availability, and commercial terms across all MEKO markets.
• Act as a strategic counterpart to MEKO Group Purchasing for CV-relevant suppliers.
• Coordinate product launches and ensure successful internal rollouts and knowledge transfer.
• Contribute to building a strong CV catalogue structure and ensure alignment with the needs of CV professionals.
• Be a visible driver of excellence in CV category management across the group.

Skills & Requirements

What You Bring

• Requirement of at least 5 years’ experience in the commercial vehicle (CV) segment, preferably within aftermarket or product/category management in the Automotive Commercial Vehicles sector.
• A structured and strategic mindset – combined with operational drive and commercial sensitivity.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and internationally – across sales, category, logistics, and support.
• A customer-focused attitude with a good sense of what CV professionals and workshops truly need.
• Confidence to lead projects and inspire others without formal authority.
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with the Aftermarket Business and OE / IAM suppliers is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required; other Nordic or Baltic languages are a plus.

Why Join MEKO Group
This position includes a reporting line for local CV Category Managers across MEKO countries, complemented by a dotted line into the respective country organizations. The role sets priorities, drives strategic focus, and provides guidance to ensure coherent execution – while maintaining close collaboration with local teams and respecting operational realities.

Preferred location is in one of MEKO head quarters in Helsinki, Oslo or Odense, but we are open to candidates based in or other MEKO locations in Finland, Norway or Denmark.

We offer you the chance to shape a high-potential business area within a growing group. You will have senior visibility, freedom to act, and the opportunity to build something lasting. If you’re ready to make your mark and grow with us – we look forward to hearing from you.

Interested? Apply today!
We review applications continuously and may fill the position before the deadline.

As part of the process, we ask all applicants to complete a short personality test. You’ll receive a link via email after submitting your application.

At MEKO, we value diversity and strive for a balanced team in terms of background, gender, and age.

For further information please contact Nils Hollmann by e-mail: Nils.Hollmann@meko.com.

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We look forward to receiving your application!

About the company
We enable mobility – today, tomorrow and in the future

At MEKO, we are passionate about enabling mobility today while shaping the mobility of tomorrow. Our mission goes beyond achieving strong financial results — we strive to make a lasting impact on society by promoting sustainable vehicle use.

As the market leader in Northern Europe, MEKO is committed to being the best partner for everyone who drives, repairs, or maintains vehicles, regardless of the technology. We represent some of the strongest and most well-known brands across the eight markets where we operate—brands that many people trust and feel strongly connected to.

Being part of MEKO means joining a team that is moving forward with purpose and determination. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth, empowering our teams to thrive and make a real difference.

Above all, we are dedicated to creating an inspiring and inclusive workplace for all.

Respect
We show respect for our employees, colleagues, business partners and other stakeholders. We respect human rights, have zero tolerance for corruption and take responsibility for the environment and the world around us.

Commitment
We show commitment and take responsibility in our role as employees in the Group. We feel proud of our colleagues, our company and what we deliver. The desire to listen, learn and help each other permeates our work. Collaboration increases job satisfaction and contributes to a workplace where we all thrive.

The customer in focus
We always put the customer in focus and develop our business according to the customer's needs and wishes. We create solutions for the future, in line with trends and developments in the society.