Direct-to-consumer cycling brand with e-commerce and retail operations
ROSE Bikes operates a 117-year-old cycling manufacturer that has shifted toward direct-to-consumer e-commerce and retail expansion. The tech stack is frontend-heavy (Vue, Nuxt, Tailwind) with PHP/Symfony backend and BI tooling (Power BI, DAX) — a pattern typical of mature e-commerce businesses scaling order and customer analytics. Hiring is decelerating but concentrated in sales (26 open roles) and first-time engineering infrastructure (10 roles), while pain points cluster around sales forecasting, customer journey optimization, and affiliate channel management — suggesting the company is optimizing margin and unit economics rather than chasing growth velocity.
Notable leadership hires: Logistics Team Lead
ROSE Bikes is a German cycling manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer founded in 1907, headquartered in Bocholt (North Rhine-Westphalia). The company operates an e-commerce platform selling road bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, apparel, and accessories, alongside a network of physical stores. Current operations span Germany and the Netherlands. The product portfolio includes high-end and mass-market segments across multiple bike categories. The organization is structured around sales, engineering, operations, marketing, logistics, and manufacturing, with active initiatives in store concept development, network expansion, and supply chain optimization.
Frontend: Vue, Nuxt, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript. Backend: PHP, Symfony, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis. Analytics: Power BI, DAX, SQL Server. Infrastructure: Git, PowerShell, CAD tools for product design.
Yes. 10 active engineering roles posted (mid-level, junior, and intern seniority levels dominant). Hiring velocity is decelerating overall but engineering remains staffed.
Bocholt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The company also hires in the Netherlands and operates retail locations across both countries.
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