Business Development Manager - Bologna FTC (12 months)

About the role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager based in Bologna. This is a rare opportunity to become a founding and important member of a growing, well-funded company. You'll collaborate with Italy's most premium and regarded restaurants. As a member of the regional sales team, you will report to the Sales Lead and your role will focus on developing new relationships with restaurants and stores.

What you'll be doing

• Map, prospect, pitch and close new restaurants across your region in an organised fashion. This means being an area‑level expert including knowing the up‑and‑coming restaurants and which restaurants customers crave most.
• Support partners in joining Deliveroo, providing the best experience to them.
• Communicate (physical visits, email, calls, or social media) with restaurants to demonstrate Deliveroo technology.
• Help restaurant owners/managers overcome any barriers or hesitations.
• Attend restaurant and food meet‑ups.

Requirements

• You must be comfortable with targeting new business and have Sales Experience.
• The job requires confidence or experience dealing with partners/customers, whether it be face‑to‑face, through phone or email.
• Experience in demonstrating product and industry knowledge to clients.
• You will need to be comfortable with negotiations.
• Knowledge of the restaurant industry is a significant plus.
• You will need to be tenacious.

Workplace & Benefits

Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well‑being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.