Chris Hill

Consultant | Cycle Business Development

About

With over 2 decades of experience in management, business development, and customer service, I currently provide consultation services to retailers to develop their business strategy. My role focuses on fostering opportunities to enhance the company's offerings and market presence. My career has been defined by a commitment to building and managing teams, implementing innovative business strategies, and driving customer-focused initiatives. Passionate about the cycling industry, I leverage my expertise to support companies in creating unique, impactful solutions that align with community needs and industry standards.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Lydney

Industry

Sporting Goods

Skill

Management, Business Development, Customer Service, Sales Management, Retail, New Business Development, Sales, Brand Development

Experience

Consultant | Cycle Business Development

Timecycle Consultancy

2019-6 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

Business Development

Stashed Products

2025-9 - 2026-3 · 7 mos

Project Manager

Global Climbing Trading LLC

2018-8 - 2019-6 · 11 mos

Hatta Wadi Hub

• Spearheaded the establishment of the region's first Mountain Bike Trail Centre in Hatta, Dubai. • Project Managed the setup and ongoing operations of a retail and rental unit, ensuring high-quality service delivery. • Oversaw trail maintenance and development to enhance user experience and safety. • Collaborated with a dynamic team at Global Climbing Trading LLC, a startup focused on outdoor adventure sports.

Commercial Manager

The Cycle Hub

2013-5 - 2018-8 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Spearheaded the establishment of The Cycle Hub Dubai, a pioneering cycle retail outlet and distribution company in the Middle East. • Developed a comprehensive dealer network for top brands, including Specialized and Pinarello, to cultivate a cycling community. • Managed a diverse team of 38, overseeing recruitment, training, and the implementation of operational procedures.

Store Manager/ PM

99 Bikes (UK)

2010-3 - 2013-5 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Winchester/Southampton/Swindon

Started out as a member of the sales team in Southampton but soon moved to the new Swindon store to manage the new project and implement company procedures. Responsible for - Fit-out design and finishing adhering to a tight deadline - Product selection and merchandising - Assisting with recruitment process - Implementing procedures according to company policy - Training a new team I then moved to an under performing store where I restructured, elevated managed the team resulting in consistently exceeding targets.