Key Facts

• Start date: as soon as possible
• Capacity: 40 hours per week 
• Location: Santa Monica

buycycle & you

We are the leading marketplace for pre-owned bikes. And to help us grow and improve, we want you on the team. We're always looking for more talent with a variety of backgrounds.

About the role

As the Business Development Manager (all genders) for our growing pre-owned bike marketplace, you will lead the expansion and optimisation of our US service and commercial network. In this key role, you will strategically develop and scale our operations to maximise efficiency and elevate the customer experience. Your efforts will be essential in building a strong and agile infrastructure that ensures smooth collaboration between private sellers, buyers, and our external partners.

Your responsibilities

• You become a key stakeholder in buycycle’s US expansion.
• You develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for expanding the network of service points to support our marketplace operations in the US.
• You develop and drive initiatives to onboard new commercial sellers to list their inventory on buycycle.
• You manage our returns process and ensure a quick turnaround time to limit internal inventory.
• You implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of our processes, making data-driven decisions for continuous improvement independently.

About you

• You are excited about the buycycle mission and are keen to identify and pursue projects independently.
• You have already gained some experience in a consultancy, a dynamic start-up or scale-up environment, or something similar.
• You have a strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute plans that align with business objectives and market demands.
• You have strong negotiation and relationship-building skills to cultivate partnerships with service providers and stakeholders.
• You have analytical proficiency to assess the performance of the network, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions.
• You are proficient in data analysis, comfortable working with spreadsheets, and eager to delve into detailed analyses.
• Experience with Zapier is considered a plus.

Why us?

• We're driven by data and fueled by passion. We don’t just work; we create impact.
• Cyclist or not, everyone’s welcome here. We embrace diversity because it strengthens our team.
• Every person — from working students to full-time contributors to Founders — is a vital part of the buycycle journey.
• Working in a startup takes grit and resilience. It can be challenging, but the rewards are exceptional growth and valuable learning experiences.
• We offer a personalised roadmap with in-house training opportunities tailored to your development goals.
• We believe that laughter and teamwork bring us closer together, which is why we prioritise regular group sports and team events.
• Looking for more? We provide all the modern perks you’d expect from a forward-thinking company.
• 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance and paid time off.

The process

Hiring Manager call → case study → meet the team, People team & founder

Empowering Diversity and Growth

We firmly believe that the right attitude, motivation and willingness to learn will lead to satisfaction and success for all interested parties at buycycle. Therefore, you are welcome to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the requirements of the profile at this stage. We welcome all applications - regardless of gender identity, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

About us

We are the leading marketplace for pre-owned bikes. Since our founding in 2021, we’ve achieved significant milestones, including operations in over 30 countries and the opening of offices in Munich, Berlin, and Santa Monica. Our mission is to make buying and selling bikes safe, quick, and easy for everyone. We redefine personal transportation and ensure biking is accessible to all.
Join buycycle and be a key player in shaping a fast-growing, dynamic company from the ground up.