Business Development Manager

LEON CYCLE; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An electric bicycle company is seeking a Business Development Manager in Bordeaux. The role involves developing dealer networks for B2B sales, maintaining relationships with dealers, and managing P&L for sales activities. Ideal candidates should have 8-12 years of experience in the sporting goods or e-bike industry, exceptional communication skills, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving sales results. Full-time position at a mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in sporting goods or e-bikes.
• Experience in cultivating business sales networks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a network of dealers for B2B sales.
• Maintain and service relationships with dealers.
• Manage P&L for offline sales activities.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Dealer network development

Communication skills

Self-discipline

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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‑through e‑bikes. Our range of products is sold via our own online website as well as e‑commerce platforms and via our dealers and 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 Bordeaux. The role of our BD Manager will include but not be limited to:

• Develop a network of bike dealers and franchise shops within the 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 the full P&L of offline sales activities within the region and city
• Work closely with Lyon headquarters for executing offline retail marketing campaigns, attending tradeshows and cycle fairs within the region
• Communicate with Lyon HQ 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‑bike and electric mobility industry experience
• Experience in cultivating and setting up a business sales network and retail operations
• Strong self‑discipline to work independently with a sheer focus on sales results
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in developing a dealer network
• Previous entrepreneurial experience highly regarded

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Sporting Goods Manufacturing, Retail, and Manufacturing