Business Development Manager

Bikebook; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bike servicing platform in Hove is looking for a Business Development Manager. This hybrid role involves identifying new business opportunities and building partnerships with bicycle mechanics. The ideal candidate will have strong sales, negotiation, and communication skills, along with experience in market research. Understanding the cycling industry is advantageous. Join us in expanding our presence and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven sales and negotiation skills.
• Experience in market research and partnership building.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the cycling industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities.
• Build partnerships with bicycle mechanics and service providers.
• Conduct market research to inform business strategies.
• Create strategies to drive growth and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Business Development

Market Research

Networking

Partnership Building

Strategic Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

CRM

Job description

Company Description

Bikebook is the most straightforward and efficient platform for bicycle servicing, offering instant comparisons of services, reviews, and prices from local mechanics. We aim to simplify the process of finding reliable bike mechanics. Additionally, Bikebook provides a combined CRM and ERP solution called Workshop, designed specifically for independent bicycle mechanics to optimise their operations.

Role Description

This hybrid role for a Business Development Manager is based in Hove, United Kingdom, with some flexibility for remote work. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, building partnerships with bicycle mechanics and service providers, conducting market research, and creating strategies to drive growth. You will play a key role in expanding bikebook’s presence and ensuring customer satisfaction while meeting business goals.

Qualifications

• Sales, Negotiation, and Business Development skills
• Market Research, Networking, and Partnership Building experience
• Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving abilities
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) expertise is a plus
• Understanding of the cycling industry is advantageous
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a hybrid setting