Business Development Manager

Leon Cycle is an e-bike business that was established in Germany in 2014 and has since developed business operations in over 10 countries across Europe, North America and APAC. Leon Cycle offers a range of e-bike models from mountain bikes, folding e-bikes, trekking e-bikes and step thru e-bikes. Our range of products are sold via both our own online website as well as E-Commerce platforms and via our dealers and our own retail stores worldwide. With strong growth and expansions in place, we are now seeking sales professionals to join us as Business Development Manager in Manchester. The role of our BD Manager will include but not limited to: Develop a network of bike dealers and franchise shops within his/her region for B2B sales achievements via business development activities (phone calls, dealer visits)Maintain, nurture and service existing and new dealers for matters involving both pre-sales and after-sales.Be responsible for full P&L of offline sales activities within their region and cityWork closely with Australia Team for executing offline retail marketing campaigns, attending to trade shows and cycle fairs within the regionCommunicate with London Team on operational matters from sales operations and sales forecasts The ideal candidate should exhibit: 8-12 years of relevant dealer network business development and B2B sales experience in sporting goods, consumer goods or bikes/e-bikes industry, first preference will be given to applicants with e-bikes and electric mobility industry experienceExperience in cultivating and setting up a business sales network and retail operationsStrong self-discipline to work independently with a sheer focus on sales resultsExceptional communication skills and interpersonal skillsExperience in developing a dealer networkPrevious entrepreneurial experience highly regarded