Sales Manager UK and Overseas (m/f/d)
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Messingschlager GmbH & Co. KG is Europe’s largest importer and exporter of bicycle components. For 100 years, our passion has been the development, design, production, and global distribution of all kinds of bicycle parts and accessories to more than 2,000 customers in over 70 countries who value “THE BIKE EXPERIENCE” by Messingschlager. We are a dynamic team of more than 140 employees, united by our strong enthusiasm for bicycles, innovative technology, and design.
Your Responsibilities
To further strengthen our international sales team, we are looking for a Sales Manager UK (m/f/d), available immediately, to support and expand our OEM and aftermarket activities in the United Kingdom and additional non-European countries.
Sounds exciting? Then take a look at what awaits you in this position:
Sales and market development in the UK and overseas
- Responsibility for expanding our market presence in the United Kingdom within the OEM and aftermarket segments
- Management and further development of existing customer relationships with bicycle manufacturers, distributors, and retail structures
- Identification of new business opportunities and acquisition of new customers
- Responsibility for revenue, volume, and margin targets in the UK and non-European markets
OEM account management
- Strategic management of OEM partners and bicycle manufacturers
- Support in product development and customer-specific solutions
- Close collaboration with Product Management, R&D, and Supply Chain
- Management of forecasts, project plans, and series launches
Aftermarket & Key Account Management
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with wholesalers, distributors, and key accounts
- Development and implementation of sales strategies for spare parts and accessory ranges
- Planning and execution of market activities, trainings, and presentations
- Participation in industry trade fairs and events
Market Analysis & Strategy
- Monitoring of market, competitor, and technology trends
- Deriving sales and product strategies for the UK and non-European markets
- Close collaboration with Marketing and Product Management for product launches
Your Qualifications
- At least 5 years of professional experience in the bicycle industry, ideally in international sales
- Experience in OEM and/or aftermarket business
- Strong understanding of the structure of the bicycle market in the United Kingdom and outside Europe
- A robust network within the bicycle industry is an advantage
- Strong sales skills, negotiation abilities, and an entrepreneurial mindset
- Excellent English skills, both written and spoken
- High willingness to travel within the UK market and beyond
- Residence in the United Kingdom
What you can look forward to
- You will work in an open, supportive team with short decision-making paths and plenty of room for your own ideas.
- You receive fair compensation and additional social benefits.
- Holiday and Christmas bonuses are, of course, included.
- Bicycle leasing – naturally we offer this (if not us, then who?).
- You can borrow bikes from our fleet to test and experience them firsthand.
- We support your professional development with a wide range of training and development opportunities.
- Attractive employee discounts help you save money on many products.
- Our in-house bike café offers discounted meals and ensures you are well taken care of during the day.
- We organize after-work bike tours – the perfect active break after a day at work!
- We value a family-like, relaxed environment and regularly cultivate it through employee events and activities.
- We are a successful, fast-growing company with an ambitious and highly motivated team that lives and breathes cycling.
Join us in a sector where many people work with passion for the most beautiful hobby in the world!