Commerciale (FTC - 12 Months) - Firenze

About the role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager based in Firenze, Toscana.

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