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The BikeBiz jobs board helped fill more than 720 positions in 2023, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five…
Area Sales Manager South East – Extra UK
Extra UK, a leading parts and accessories distributor of brands such as Topeak, fi’zi:k, MET, Ergon, CLIF Bar, crankbrothers, Pirelli and more, are seeking to grow our team and recruit an additional Area Sales Manager. You will report to the Head of Sales and should be suitably located to efficiently service the territory in the South East of the UK.
Your existing skills will ideally have been developed within the cycle industry and include: The ability to create and develop relationships with customers, an innovative, self-starting and creative approach to work, the ability to identify opportunities and go after them, effective sales and presentation skills, strong commercial acumen, personal drive and ambition, and a passion for cycling and our industry.
The successful candidate will have the responsibility to: achieve sales targets and objectives within a given territory, attain distribution targets by customer, product and / or brand, realise and fulfil opportunities, acquire and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the product ranges, gain an understanding of competitive product and use it to your advantage, and plan the call cycle of the area in the most effective manner.
As Editor, you will be responsible for overseeing and producing industry-leading news stories for the BikeBiz and MicromobilityBiz websites while contributing high-quality features for the BikeBiz monthly trade magazine. Reporting to the Media Director, you will possess excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently and oversee agenda-setting feature ideas and articles, as well as represent the brand at the various trade events the team attends.
You will play an integral role in maintaining the quality and reliability of content across BikeBiz’s digital and print platforms, with a sound knowledge of the importance of social media in today’s landscape. You will be required to commission, write, and edit content for print and online, so a keen eye for detail and fact-checking is a must. We are looking for a creative thinker with the ability to adapt to the evolving world in which the media finds itself.
A journalism degree or NCTJ qualification is a must. Leadership experience preferred. Prior knowledge of the cycling industry is not essential, but a general interest in bikes is preferable. An aptitude for social media strategy is key, as is some experience with InDesign.
Senior Bicycle Restoration Specialist – Bells Bespoke
At Bells Bespoke, we are the UK’s leading specialists in bicycle restoration and custom modifications. Every bike we work on is treated with the utmost care, precision, and passion. Our new workshop in South London is a hub of creativity, where our team of artisans collaborate with clients to deliver the project – whether it’s a high-end restoration or a bespoke build.
We’re a team of people who have devoted our lives to this craft, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same level of dedication and passion to join us.
The Role: We’re seeking a highly skilled Bicycle Mechanic / Technician to become a vital part of our talented team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for working on complex, multi-stage restorations and custom builds, ensuring the highest levels of craftsmanship and quality.
Camping & Equipment Merchandiser – Alpkit
Alpkit is looking for a Camping & Equipment Merchandiser to join our team! This is your chance to make a real impact at a dynamic, direct-to-consumer retailer that’s dedicated to getting people outside with quality, affordable, and sustainable gear. We’re all about community, and we believe that enjoying the outdoors should be within everyone’s reach. We’re not your average outdoor brand. We’re an energetic team with a shared mission to inspire adventure, offering gear that’s both top-notch and environmentally friendly.
As our Camping & Equipment Merchandiser, you’ll help shape the product range to match the needs and dreams of our customers. From planning and implementing merchandising strategies to working closely with cross-functional teams, your role will be central to our product success.
You’ll dive into data analysis, manage inventory, keep our product lines fresh, and drive sales—all while aligning with our brand values and sustainability goals. This role is perfect for someone who loves a challenge and thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
Mechanic / Workshop Technician – Canyon UK
Become part of the Canyon Crew and work at the heart of cycling. Here you will find jobs as exciting and varied as our bikes. Immerse yourself in an open and international culture of values in which passion and team spirit are lived. Together we celebrate open cooperation – in cycling, at work, in life. Ready to ride with us?
This is no ordinary Service position. Providing great customer service is the most important part of our plans to grow the Canyon brand in the UK and our Technical Service team are the point of contact for Canyon service, repair and warranty consumers. Based in our Surrey Service Centre this role will primarily undertake Technical and Mechanical service along with warranty work across the whole model range of Canyon bicycles.
We’re looking for someone outstanding and exceptional in everything they do with the following skills and experience: Great knowledge of bikes and current trends of riding. It is vital that you’re passionate about bikes and have a desire to demonstrate this through the standard of your work. a proactive attitude with a work ethic that is unmatched. You will have a friendly, helpful and efficient manner and can use this to provide industry leading Technical Service to every Canyon consumer. Previous workshop experience is essential. Cytech qualifications are a must.
