Job Description
For more than 50 years, Cannondale has been a leading innovator in the cycling world. As more riders of all ages and abilities get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we’re here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human-powered machine into the future each and every day. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere. Fueled by a free-thinking, always-game, got-your-back mentality, we ditched the rulebook and set forward on a path to make iconic bikes that simply work better. We look forward to the ride with you.
A Note to Applicants:
This role is being advertised on Cannondale’s career page to increase visibility. All applications must be submitted directly via the Pon.Bike UK posting. Applications submitted here will not be reviewed.
We’re sharing this opportunity on behalf of Pon.Bike UK.
Pon.Bike UK is recruiting for a proactive and detail focussed Strategic Account Manager to join their team. This role owns high-value, strategic retail partnerships characterised by complex, data-driven buying models. You will be the primary driver for long-term growth, focusing on joint planning and forecasting to ensure our brands excel in a competitive, multicategory market.
About Pon.Bike UK
Pon.Bike UK is home to Santa Cruz, Cervélo, Cannondale, Reserve, OneUp, and Nimbl — six of the most exciting brands in the cycling industry. With over 25 years of experience, the team is focused on delivering the best road and mountain bikes in the world while keeping things fun along the way.
Role Responsibilities
- Manage high value, strategic retailers who operate data driven buying models rather than traditional transactional methods.
- Focus on long-term category growth through joint business planning, ranging, and accurate forecasting.
- Deliver industry standard capability to ensure our brands remain competitive in a high-SKU, multi-category market.
- Actively build and strengthen relationships with key national retail partners to maximise growth opportunities.
- Unlock growth across our full portfolio of brands within national retail environments.
- Drive both sell-in and sell-through by interpreting data and providing actionable insights to partners.
Skills and Requirements:
- Proven experience in strategic account management or a high level sales role. Preferably in cycle, outdoor or other related technical product industries.
- Strong Excel skills and a high level of confidence working with complex data sets.
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills to manage large-scale accounts accounts.
- Strong attention to detail and professional time management.
- Effective communicator, comfortable building relationships and presenting across multiple businesses and departments.
- A proactive, adaptable mindset with a genuine interest in the cycling industry.
- Skilled at identifying, analyzing and interpreting data and information.
What’s in it For You:
- A staff bike of your choosing, for a year, every year
- Weekly group lunchtime rides
- 25 days annual leave plus an extra day off to ride your bike
- Paid leave options to support you through every life event
- Private Healthcare through Vitality
- Private Pension Plan through People’s Pension
- Rewards and Benefits through Perkbox
- Employee Assistance Programme through Vivup
- Access to a range of company and industry partner discounts
If you’re interested, please apply directly through the Pon.Bike UK application link. Applications submitted through the Cannondale job posting will not be monitored or responded to.
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