Job Description

  About the Company

Founded in 2018, the company has revolutionized urban transportation with its beautifully designed, simple, and connected electric bikes. With a vision to become the ideal mode of transport, the company has developed a fully connected ecosystem that enhances the daily riding experience for urban commuters. Over time, the goal is to contribute to creating more mindful and sustainable urban environments.

As a market disruptor, the company has set ambitious goals and has been recognized with Red-Dot awards in 2018, 2019, and 2021. The company enhances the riding experience through a combination of intelligent technology, elegant design, and exceptional customer service. The mission is to become the most desirable micro-mobility company in Europe and the U.S. by 2025.

In May 2021, the company launched its fourth bike model, featuring a new frame and wireless phone charging capability. These bikes, along with on-demand test rides and repair services, are available in more than 10 European countries, as well as across the U.S. In January 2022, the company secured $80 million in Series C funding from international investors, including HCVC and Siam Capital, with continued support from Index and Tiger Global.

The company values courage and intuition, encouraging both employees and riders to move forward with confidence and authenticity.

The Role

The company is seeking an Account Manager to join its newly established Sales Team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Sales Director to implement the company’s wholesale and retail sales strategy. This role involves building and nurturing relationships with independent bike retailers, with the goal of having them stock the company’s uniquely designed bikes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a list of prospective independent bike retail partners in Belgium, specifically in the Flanders area.
• Engage with independent bike retailers to stock the company’s bikes through cold calling, email prospecting, social outreach, and physical store visits. Qualify and close sales opportunities.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at prospective partner stores. Address objections and navigate challenges confidently.
• Consistently meet and exceed weekly and monthly sales targets.

Requirements

The ideal candidate:

• Is professionally proficient in English and Dutch.
• Possesses a can-do and will-do attitude.
• Is driven, an excellent communicator, and a gifted relationship-builder, with the ability to build rapport easily over the phone.
• Is a people-person with a strong interest in cycling and e-mobility.
• Has a solid understanding of the company’s products, unique selling points (USPs), services, core market, market dynamics, and customer preferences.
• Is dynamic, driven, and a hands-on sales associate.

Benefits

What the company offers:

• A highly competitive package with a clear and open salary structure, plus sales commission.
• 30 days of annual leave/vacation days (exclusive of local bank holidays).
• Use of a company bike during employment, with a discount available for family members.
• Daily meal allowance.
• Opportunity to become a key employee in a fast-growing startup with an open, respectful, and fun company culture.
• The chance to have a real impact on the company’s growth and evolution.
• Working alongside people who are passionate about what they do every day.