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MARKET PLACE BUSINESS DEVELOPER

 

Location: Hybrid (Head Office + Remote) | Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours Monday-Friday
Reports to: Marketplace Manager
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 with generous bonus incentives

 

About Sigma Sports:

Sigma Sports is the UK’s leading retailer of premium bikes, components, accessories, and clothing, with three stores and a thriving online presence.
We’re now expanding our offer through a curated Marketplace, bringing together best-in-class, third-party sellers who share our passion for quality, performance, and service.
This is a rare opportunity to join at an exciting moment of growth and help shape the future of the Sigma Sports Marketplace.

 

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a Business Developer to drive the commercial growth of our Marketplace by identifying, onboarding, and developing high-quality third-party sellers.
You’ll build strong partnerships with premium third-party sellers, ensuring every seller aligns with Sigma Sports’ customer promise and brand values. You’ll have a strong ability to embrace and utilise AI in your everyday tasks.


What You’ll Be Doing:

Seller Growth & Business Development:

  • Identify and recruit premium third-party sellers that strengthen our curated product range
  • Pitch the Sigma Sports Marketplace proposition with confidence and credibility
  • Negotiate commercial terms that drive sustainable growth and profitability

Onboarding:

  • Lead end-to-end onboarding in partnership with internal teams to ensure smooth seller setup
  • Support sellers from account creation through to first product listings and go-live readiness
  • Ensure catalogue quality and integration standards are met (Mirakl experience ideal)
  • Make sure sellers understand Sigma’s quality, service, and fulfilment expectations
  • Improve ways of working, onboarding processes, and seller best practice documentation

 

About You:

We’re looking for someone commercially sharp, confident in front of partners, and motivated by winning new opportunities and growing revenue. You’re comfortable operating at pace, enjoy commercial conversations, and know how to turn relationships into results.

You’ll have:

  • Experience in partnerships, e-commerce, marketplaces, or business development
  • A strong commercial and sales mindset, with confidence pitching, negotiating, and closing deals
  • Excellent communication and partner management skills, with the credibility to influence and challenge stakeholders
  • A proactive, organised approach, able to manage multiple opportunities and priorities in a fast-moving environment
  • Close attention to detail and pride in delivering a premium partner and customer experience
  • Experience working with Mirakl marketplaces
  • Passion for cycling, running, or swimming and premium consumer brands

 

General Responsibilities as Part of the Sigma Team:

  • Maintain a clean, professional workspace.
  • Adhere to professional standards in appearance and conduct.
  • Keep all company matters confidential.
  • Report any concerns related to Health & Safety or employment regulations.
  • Report any damage to company property promptly.
  • Consider environmental impact in workflows and provide feedback for improvements.
  • Comply with company policies on attendance, absence, and PPE requirements.
  • Additional duties may be required within your capabilities.


What You’ll Get:

  • A key role in building Sigma Sports Marketplace from the ground up
  • The chance to work with premium brands in a fast-growing digital business
  • Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and staff discounts
  • A supportive, ambitious team culture in a premium retail environment


What's in it for you?

  • Generous 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
  • Opportunity to work with leading brands in the cycling industry
  • Excellent staff facilities, including showers and secure bike storage
  • Generous staff discounts on a wide range of premium cycling products
  • Access to a dynamic work environment with state-of-the-art workshops
  • Company pension scheme
  • In-house Cycle to Work scheme

 

How to Apply:

Ready to take the next step in your cycling career? Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] detailing why you’d be a great addition to our team.