The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 8th May

BikeBiz, a prominent industry publication, has spotlighted five new job openings at Pon Bike UK, including a Strategic Account Manager position, as part of its weekly job board update. This comes after the platform reportedly facilitated over 570 hires in 2023, with current listings still on an upward trajectory. The focus on a single major player like Pon Bike UK for multiple roles indicates significant activity within one of the industry's largest conglomerates.

This surge in listings, particularly from an entity like Pon Bike UK – owners of brands such as Cervélo, Gazelle, and Santa Cruz – underscores continued expansion and investment within the cycling industry's manufacturing and distribution sectors. Despite broader economic uncertainties, the demand for skilled professionals, especially in strategic and account management roles, suggests a focus on market penetration and maintaining relationships with retailers. It reflects a healthy, albeit consolidating, industry that continues to attract talent.

Evidently, the bike industry isn't just selling bikes; it's hiring the people to sell more of them. One might even call it a growth industry, for those who can find the right account to manage.