Business Development & OEM Sales Manager Bicycle Industry Europe (m/f/d)

Optibelt GmbH; Höxter; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Remote work across Europe

Job summary

Arntz Optibelt Group seeks a Business Development & OEM Sales Manager for Europe to grow Mobility Drive by Optibelt across the bicycle and e-bike market. The role is remote within Europe with substantial travel and close collaboration with customers and internal teams to bring innovative projects into production.

The ideal candidate has a technical or business degree and several years in OEM sales or technical B2B, with strong English and German skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, business administration, commercial engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in technical sales, business development, or OEM sales.
• Proven track record in acquiring and developing customers.
• Experience in bicycle/e-bike components or comparable B2B environment.
• Fluent English and strong German for collaboration with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of Mobility Drive by Optibelt across Europe.
• Identify and win new OEM customers in bicycle/e-bike industry.
• Build and strengthen a European bicycle ecosystem network.
• Identify market trends and unlock new business opportunities.
• Deliver product presentations, trainings, and workshops.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to bring projects to serial production.
• Represent Mobility Drive by Optibelt at international trade shows and events.

Skills

B2B sales

Customer development

Networking

Negotiation

English

German

Education

Engineering or Business Administration degree

Job description

Business Development & OEM Sales Manager Bicycle Industry Europe (m/f/d)

The Arntz Optibelt Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-performance drive belts. With more than 2,000 employees and nine production sites across seven countries, we develop innovative drive solutions for a wide range of industries and applications. As a family-owned company, we stand for quality, innovation, and long-term partnerships.

To further expand our European OEM business in the bicycle and e-bike industry, we are looking for an experienced Business Development & OEM Sales Manager to join our team.

Employment will be arranged through the respective Arntz Optibelt Group company in your country of residence.

The rapidly growing business unit Mobility Drive by Optibelt develops and manufactures modern belt drive systems for the European bicycle market, ranging from city and commuter bikes to gravel and cargo bikes. Our solutions are designed around ride experience, quality, brand appeal, and the realities of modern bicycle production.

Learn more about our products, applications, and latest developments on our Mobility Drive website.

Your Tasks:

This position can be performed remotely from anywhere within Europe and includes approximately 40–50% travel.

• Drive the growth of Mobility Drive by Optibelt across Europe
• Identify, develop, and win new OEM customers in the bicycle and e-bike industry
• Build and strengthen a strong network within the European bicycle ecosystem
• Identify market trends and unlock new business opportunities
• Deliver product presentations, customer training sessions, and workshops
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to bring innovative projects into serial production
• Represent Mobility Drive by Optibelt at international trade shows, industry events, and networking activities, including occasional events outside regular business hours and on weekends

Your Profile:

Professional background

• Degree in engineering, business administration, commercial engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in technical sales, business development, or OEM sales
• Proven track record in acquiring and developing customers
• Experience in the bicycle, e-bike, components industry, or a comparable technical B2B environment
• Business fluent English and strong German language skills for collaboration with international customers and internal stakeholders

Ideally, you also bring

• An established network within the European bicycle and e-bike industry
• Additional European language skills, particularly Dutch

What sets you apart

• Strong commercial mindset and the drive to make things happen
• Entrepreneurial thinking and enthusiasm for developing new business opportunities
• The ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, from product management and purchasing teams through to executive leadership

Our Highlights:

• Shape the future: Take on a key role in expanding our European OEM business and help define the future direction of Mobility Drive by Optibelt.
• International environment: Work closely with customers, industry experts, and colleagues across Europe while growing your professional network within the bicycle industry.
• Flexible working: Remote working across Europe with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility.
• Personal development: Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
• Mobility: Company car in line with local regulations and employment conditions.
• Competitive package: Attractive compensation and additional benefits based on the respective employing company and local market practices.

Key Facts

Location: Remote (Europe)

Department: Mobility Drive - Sales Europe

Start: To Be Agreed

Employment type: Full-time (minimum 34 hours per week)

Inga Ridders

Human Resources

Tel: [phone]

Group Headquarters

Arntz Optibelt Gruppe
Corveyer Allee 15
37671 Höxter
Germany