Business Development Manager

Your Role

• Regional Ownership: Manage and grow business relationships in a key bicycle region in your area, taking full responsibility for sourcing and sales efforts.
• Retailer Partnerships: Build and maintain long-term partnerships with retailers, promoting a trade-in program to source used e-bikes from private individuals.
• Stock Purchasing: Identify opportunities to purchase excess stock from partners to expand product offerings.
• Leasing Company Relations: Develop strong relationships with leasing companies to acquire returned bikes and increase inventory.
• Manufacturer Collaboration: Work closely with leading e-bike manufacturers to secure high-quality products and strengthen industry ties.
• Process Optimization: Streamline procurement and purchasing processes to ensure product quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Negotiations: Negotiate favorable purchasing conditions and terms with partners to maximize value for the company.

Your Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in sales, purchasing, or account management.
• Proven relationship-building skills with the ability to foster long-term partnerships across various levels, from local bike shops to CEOs of major manufacturers.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable deals.
• High willingness to travel frequently across Germany to build and maintain strong partner relationships.
• Fluent in German (native level) and English (excellent written and verbal communication).
• Proactive, results-driven, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

The Offer

• High-impact role with full strategic and operational responsibility in Germany, the company’s largest market.
• Purpose-driven mission to make e-mobility accessible and sustainable for all.
• Thrive in a dynamic startup environment with significant growth potential and opportunities for career advancement.
• Attractive compensation package with equity participation.
• Corporate benefits program, including a phone allowance and Deutsche Bahn ticket.
• Regular team offsites and a collaborative global team spanning Paris, Berlin, Antwerp, Los Angeles, New York City, and beyond.