Outside Account Manager - France

Cannondale; Grand Est; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a forward-thinking company as an Outside Account Manager in the Grand Est region, where you'll be the face of a leading brand in the cycling world. This dynamic role involves building strong partnerships with dealers, driving sales, and ensuring a top-notch rider experience. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll have the opportunity to shape the market presence of a renowned cycling brand. If you're passionate about cycling and sales, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in a vibrant and inclusive workplace.

Prestations

Hybrid work environment

Parental Leave program

Growth opportunities within Pon.Bike

Dynamic international role

Inspiring position in sustainable mobility

Qualifications

• Strong background in sales and account management within the cycling industry.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining dealer relationships.

Responsabilités

• Manage and grow relationships with dealers in the Grand Est region.
• Drive sales and provide top-tier service to partners.

Connaissances

Sales Management

B2B Relationships

Communication Skills

Networking

Market Insights

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Education in Sales

Description du poste

For more than 50 years, Cannondale has been a leading innovator in the cycling world. As more riders of all ages and abilities get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we're here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human-powered machine into the future each and every day. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere. Fueled by a free-thinking, always-game, got-your-back mentality, we ditched the rulebook and set forward on a path to make iconic bikes that simply work better. We look forward to the ride with you.

As our Outside Account Manager for the Grand Est region of France, you'll be the face of Cannondale to our dealer network, building strong partnerships that fuel growth and elevate the rider experience.You’ll take the lead in managing and growing relationships with both current and future authorized dealers, owning the territory’s business plan and driving it to hit ambitious sales targets. You’re not just selling bikes, you’re shaping how Cannondale shows up in the market. With a sharp eye for opportunity and a deep understanding of the cycling industry, you’ll ensure every partner feels connected, supported, and set up to succeed with Cannondale.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Work closely with Inside Sales, After Sales, Credit, and other internal teams to strengthen dealer relationships and hit sales goals
• Bring Cannondale’s commercial strategy to life—building a future-ready retail network that’s strong, agile, and aligned
• Drive active sales and deliver top-tier service to dealers across your territory
• Support dealers with marketing tools and guidance to help grow their business
• Lead distribution efforts and play a key role in territory growth
• Support accounts receivable efforts and ensure timely collections
• Take part in sales trainings, seminars, and ongoing education
• Share valuable market insights and product feedback with the Product team
• Represent Cannondale at dealer events, national trade shows, and local demos
• Follow company policies and contribute to process improvement and operational excellence
• Team up with colleagues across the Western Europe region—sharing ideas, feedback, and best practices
• Help create a positive, collaborative culture that reflects Cannondale’s values
• Step up to lead or support other projects as needed to drive company success

What You Bring to the Table:

• An Education in Sales or a Bachelor’s degree in the field of economics, international business, sales management or a similar field
• An extensive network within the territory to manage and within the cycling, sports or outdoor industry
• Experience in a similar position within cycling, sports or outdoor industry
• Excellent team-player attitude, with strong motivation, drive and communication capabilities
• Absolutely convinced of the importance of results and timelines
• Willing to travel frequently and work in a remote capacity
• Excellent fit with Cannondale sales culture, which means entrepreneurial, dynamic, highly motivated individual with can-do mentality
• Experience with B2B relationships and C ommercial & Sales success
• Native French Speaking and p roficient in English (written & verbal)
• A valid Driver’s license
• Prior experience working for a global brand and multi-national business

Some of our Great Benefits:

• An inspiring position within an international working environment around a sustainable, future-proof mobility product, the bicycle.
• A dynamic, international and challenging role with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Opportunity to work within the Global Procurement team and be part of a global player in the bicycle industry.
• Various growth opportunities within Pon.Bike
• Hybrid work environment
• Parental Leave program
• A mix of casual yet professional culture

Want a closer look into what it's like to Come Ride With Us? Explore more of Cannondale on Instagram and LinkedIn .

About the organization

As a proud member of the Pon Holdings family, Cannondale benefits from the strong foundation and extensive network of one of the Netherlands' largest family-owned businesses, as well as the largest bike portfolio in the world: Pon.Bike, including brands like Gazelle, Santa Cruz, Cervélo, Kalkhoff, Focus, Urban Arrow, Veloretti and Swapfiets. Being a part of Cannondale means being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization backed by the strength and stability of Pon Holdings.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Cannondale we value a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, regardless of your gender or race, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Our DEI Mission Statement: At Cannondale, we are on a mission to ensure all members of the cycling community feel that they belong. Our commitment to celebrating individuality and differences extends beyond our diverse line up of bikes to our workplace culture, where we recognize and embrace the strengths and viewpoints of each team member, regardless of their background or identity. We are thankful for the feedback and perspectives that challenge us to create more inclusivity in this space and hold us accountable to making meaningful progress.

WE ARE A CYCLE FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

The cycle-friendly employer certification scheme was developed to establish a European standard for cycle friendly companies. The certification is intended to help European companies to improve the situation for employees that cycle to work. As an acknowledgement for our effort we received the certificate “cycle-friendly employer”.

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