Head of Sales

Classified Cycling

Head of Sales for a drivetrain technology company developing high-performance transmission solutions for bicycles. Leading global sales strategy and building OEM relationships in an exciting growth phase.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeAntwerp • 🇧🇪 BelgiumLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and deliver the global sales strategy across OEM channels.
Design, implement and continuously improve a clear, efficient and scalable sales process (pipeline management, forecasting, conversion discipline).
Ensure structured and transparent funnel management with clear KPIs and accountability.
Represent the voice of the customer internally, contributing to joint launches, pricing and go-to-market strategies.
Spend significant time in the field with OEMs and partners, leading customer engagement from the front.
Build, maintain and deepen trusted relationships with leading OEMs and key stakeholders.
Drive OEM pipeline conversion aligned with production cycles.
Lead, coach and develop the sales team by setting clear expectations, driving performance, and building accountability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record selling bicycle (drivetrain) components into OEMs.
Strong experience in OEM sales cycles and influencing specifications.
Demonstrated ability to implement and manage structured sales processes and pipelines.
Strong account management skills with a clear focus on long-term relationship building.
Solid technical understanding of bicycle drivetrain systems.
Fluent in English; German is a plus.
Willing to travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A challenging position in a young and dynamic company in a highly evolving market.
Being able to work on products that will revolutionize the sports bicycle industry.
A professional team of highly motivated people in a flexible environment.
A flat organization with a scale-up culture and essential communication lines.
Competitive working conditions and compensation depending on experience

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales strategypipeline managementforecastingconversion disciplinesales processesaccount managementbicycle drivetrain systems

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcoachingperformance drivingaccountability