Business Development Associate

Arsenale Group; Italia; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

C-level exposure

International travel opportunities

Hybrid setup

Job summary

Arsenale Group in Italy seeks a Business Development Associate to support the Director of Business Development and own strategic initiatives from inception to completion. You will act as a trusted partner, driving growth and coordinating with senior leaders to ensure successful delivery of high-impact projects.

You will oversee governance, build financial models and investor materials, and design operational processes. A hybrid setup and international travel are available as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in management consulting.
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills; excellent PowerPoint.
• Structured problem-solving and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-growing environment.
• Fluent English and Italian.
• Degree in Economics, Management, Engineering or related field.
• Willingness to travel internationally periods.

Responsibilities

• Project-manage assigned initiatives and oversee their governance, timelines and deliverables.
• Lead critical and strategic workstreams, supporting department heads on operational execution.
• Design processes and procedures for the projects you own.
• Own the business plan of your projects: financial modelling, assumptions, scenario analysis.
• Build presentations for investors, partners and the board.

Skills

Financial modelling

Structured problem-solving

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Degree in Economics, Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Arsenale is a multi-brand Group capable of providing a comprehensive service to the largest and most renowned luxury global market operators who wish to expand in Italy. Founded

and supported by internationally renowned entrepreneurs and investors, Arsenale aims at creating the leading luxury hospitality group in Italy. To pursue that ambition, the Group launched an impressive investments plan to boost tourism and made-in-Italy through the acquisition, re-development and enhancement of iconic hotels and hospitality solutions in the most beautiful locations of the country.

Among its strategic partnerships, Arsenale collaborates with Orient Express in the development and management of exceptional hospitality experiences, combining timeless heritage, refined service, and contemporary luxury standards. Through this collaboration, the Group contributes to the revival and expansion of the iconic Orient Express brand within Italy’s luxury hospitality landscape.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are looking for a Business Development Associate to join our team in direct support of the Director of Business Development. In this role, you will take ownership of strategic projects from inception to completion, serving as a trusted partner and key operational point of reference. You will play a pivotal role in driving the execution and successful delivery of high-impact initiatives that support the company’s growth and long‑term objectives.

Key Activities:

• Project-manage assigned initiatives and oversee their governance, timelines and deliverables;
• Lead critical and strategic workstreams, supporting department heads on operational execution;
• Design processes and procedures for the projects you own;
• Own the business plan of your projects: financial modelling, assumptions, scenario analysis;
• Build presentations for investors, partners and the board.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years in management consulting

Strong financial modelling and Excel skills; excellent PowerPoint

Structured problem-solving and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-growing environment

Fluent English and Italian

Degree in Economics, Management, Engineering or related field

Willingness to travel internationally periods.

What We Offer:

Annual gross salary ranging from €30.000 to €40.000

Hybrid set-up

Direct exposure to C-Levels of the group and International partners

Ownership of live projects in a scaling luxury hospitality group

Supplementary health insurance;

A culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.