Business Developer

Electra; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entrepreneurial journey

Great team of 330+ professionals

Flexible work environment

Attractive package

Mental health support

Job summary

Electra is building the largest fast-charging network in Italy, identifying high-potential sites and forming long-term partnerships with key real estate stakeholders to deploy charging stations.

You will lead the Italian expansion, negotiating opportunities, coordinating with owners, developers, and retailers, and driving deals from prospecting to onboarding in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, or key account management.
• Results-driven and resilient in fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with the Italian real estate ecosystem and major retail players.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and negotiate real estate opportunities for Electra’s fast-charging stations across Italy.
• Build and maintain relationships with real estate owners, developers, and retail partners.
• Lead the entire sales cycle from prospecting to deal closing and onboarding.
• Coordinate with technical, legal, and deployment teams to ensure project execution.
• Monitor the market to anticipate trends, opportunities, and risks.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Key account management

Negotiation

Relationship management

Job description

What Do We Do?

The shift to electric mobility is happening. Electra is accelerating it. Transportation is one of Europe's biggest sources of carbon emissions. Since 2021, Electra exists to make charging so simple that electric vehicles become the obvious choice for everyone. In 5 years, we've built a team of 300+ talents from 21 nationalities in 10 countries. We’ve grown into one of Europe's leading fast-charging operators by deploying fast, reliable infrastructure and user experiences across our own network, and we’re now expanding to thousands more charging points in Europe with our own eMSP. Backed by over €1 billion in funding, we’re looking for bold, passionate, collaborative talents to drive Europe’s energy transition. If that sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Mission

We’re building the largest and most efficient fast-charging network in Italy, and everything begins with finding the best locations. Our Real Estate Development team identifies and secures high-potential sites, from shopping centers to parking lots and major retail chains, to develop the charging stations of tomorrow. As Business Developer, you’ll be on the front line, driving growth by acquiring new locations and building long-term partnerships with key stakeholders across the Italian territory. You’ll play a pivotal role in scaling our presence in the country.

Your Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and negotiate real estate opportunities for Electra’s fast-charging stations across Italy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with real estate owners, developers, and retail partners.
• Lead the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and first contact to deal closing and onboarding.
• Coordinate internally with technical, legal, and deployment teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor the market to anticipate trends, new opportunities, and potential risksWho you are

Your Profile

• You have 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, or key account management, with a proven ability to manage complex sales cycles and close strategic deals.
• You are results-driven, resilient, and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• You have familiarity with the Italian real estate ecosystem and major retail players.
• You have excellent communication skills and can effectively engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• You’re a quick learner with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• You speak and write Italian fluently; English is a must, French is a nice-to-have.
• You excel at building trust-based relationships and understanding client needs.

What Electra Offers You

• An entrepreneurial journey
• A motivated, driven and passionate team of 330+ professionals
• A flexible, inclusive and international work environment
• An attractive package
• A great professional challenge in a fast-growing scale-up
• Access to a platform dedicated to mental health, supporting your well-being at work and beyondincluding up to 4 sessions per year with certified practitioners, covered by Electra

At Electra, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable, safe, and free to be themselves, fully expressing their potential. We are committed to equal opportunities and do not tolerate discrimination based on religion, cultural background, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply! We value potential, motivation, and a growth mindset just as much as experience.