Business Development Manager

Bike Mobility Services Group (BMS) is looking for a Business Development Manager with a sharp strategic mind and a proactive approach to execution. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping and accelerating our international growth, with a special emphasis on shareholder governance and supervisory board coordination.

BMS currently operates in 10 entities across 7 countries and continues to expand rapidly. This dynamic environment offers you a unique opportunity to grow personally and professionally while contributing to the strategic agenda of one of Europe’s most exciting players in sustainable mobility.

💼 The role

As Business Development Manager, you will be a key contributor to the formulation and execution of BMS’s strategic roadmap. You will work closely with the Director Business Development and our international leadership team to drive critical cross-functional initiatives that influence both our local entities and global structure.

A central aspect of your role will be coordinating the governance of our joint venture between Pon Holdings and Volkswagen AG, ensuring effective preparation, communication, and follow-up for supervisory board meetings and other key shareholder-related activities. Your ability to manage these high-level interactions with precision and confidence will be essential.

In addition, you will:

• Identify and lead strategic projects that support our international growth.

• Serve as a key liaison in supervisory board governance, including board preparation and alignment with shareholder expectations.

• Guide our operating companies on local strategic initiatives and changes.

• Support our M&A efforts, international expansion plans, and strategic partnerships (financial, commercial, etc.).

• Lead cross-functional project teams and ensure timely, fact-based decision-making and execution.

• Travel 10–30% within Europe to align with local teams and stakeholders.

📋 What you bring

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.

• 3–5+ years of international experience in strategic and hands-on roles, ideally within a corporate, mobility, or joint venture context.

• A strong interest or background in strategy and corporate governance, paired with a strong conceptual and strategic skill-and mindset.

• Business fluency in English, with additional fluency in Dutch and/or German highly valued.

• Strong project management capabilities and cross-functional leadership experience.

• A structured and fact-based approach to complex decision-making.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in high-stakes or C-level environments.

• Comfort managing diverse, multi-country stakeholders.

• A motivated and collaborative personality with a bias for action.

💰 What we offer

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus.

• 8% holiday allowance and up to 32 vacation days.

• Annual company profit-sharing (based on Pon results).

• Lease car or full reimbursement for commuting.

• Lease a Bike program with employer contribution.

• Home office allowance (€2.40/day) and home office setup support.

• One-year contract with the intention to transition to a permanent position.

• Access to Pon pension scheme, Pon learning & development platform, and Pon Fit program.

• Laptop & phone

• Flexible hybrid working model: part office, part home.

• A collaborative, international, and fun working environment.

• The Freedom to Act — we trust you to make an impact and lead with initiative.

🚲 About Bike Mobility Services Group (BMS)

Driven by trends like sustainability, urbanization, and electrification, bicycles are transforming modern mobility. BMS is a rapidly growing B2B mobility provider offering digital platforms for bike leasing and sharing, active in markets like the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, and the USA — and we’re still expanding.

Operating under strong brands like Lease a Bike, BusinessBike, and Movelo, our goal is simple: put Europe (and beyond) on two wheels.

🚀 Apply now

If you have questions, reach out to Isabel Machielse via isabel.machielse@pon.com.
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