Peter Bay Steen

Commercial Director | Head of Sales | Country Manager | Premium brands | International Sport, Cycling & Outdoor | Retail, Distribution & omnichannel | Nordic & European Market Builder

Kolding, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark

About

I build and scale commercial platforms for premium sport, cycling and outdoor brands across the Nordic and European markets. With 20+ years of international experience, I have opened new markets, secured major retail and chain partnerships, developed distributor networks and transformed underdeveloped regions into structured, profitable commercial operations. I combine hands-on sales execution with clear commercial leadership — focusing on strong positioning, disciplined distribution and measurable sell-through performance. Growth is created through focus, accountability and strong partnerships. Core focus: • International retail & distributor expansion • Key account & chain negotiations • Market entry & commercial scaling • Omnichannel execution Open to Commercial Director, Head of Sales or Country Manager roles across Nordic, UK and DACH within premium sport, cycling, outdoor and performance-driven brands.

Experience

  • Specialized Bicycle Components (10 yrs 2 mos)
    • Managing Director | Market leader Nordics & Baltics
      Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Managing Director | Market Leader Nordics
      Mar 2018 - Jan 2024 · 5 yrs 11 mos

    • Country Manager West Nordic (Denmark | Norway | Iceland)
      Dec 2016 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Country Manager Denmark at Gazelle
    Jan 2012 - Apr 2016 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Business development, establishment of new business unit Marketing strategy, brand plan/strategy Forecast and budgetting Product development Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative succesfactors to develop a great team to meet kpi´s Develop and implement new structures and processes in compliance with HQ to create synergies across the value chain Key account management

  • Sales & Marketing Manager at Trek Bicycle Corporation
    Aug 2006 - Dec 2011 · 5 yrs 5 mos