Head of Business Development & Partnerships – Italy (Remote)

Simpler.; Milano; Remoto; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A growing tech startup is seeking a Head of Business Development & Partnerships for Italy. In this remote role, you will drive market growth by establishing key partnerships, working cross-functionally, and tailoring the product to meet local needs. The ideal candidate has proven business development experience and a strong network in Italy. Competitive salary and remote flexibility offered.

Servizi

Competitive salary

Equity options

Performance-based bonuses

Remote working flexibility

Top-tier tech equipment

Competenze

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or market expansion in relevant industries.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Mansioni

• Drive market growth by acquiring new merchants in Italy.
• Build and nurture relationships with partners.
• Collaborate with product team for localization efforts.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with sales and marketing.

Conoscenze

Business development experience

Strong network in logistics, tech, finance

Strategic opportunity identification

Fluency in Italian and English

Descrizione del lavoro

Head of Business Development & Partnerships – Italy (Remote)

Join the Head of Business Development & Partnerships – Italy (Remote) role at Simpler.

About Simpler

Simpler is building the infrastructure layer of commerce—the system that powers payments, shipping, and identity at the point of purchase. Our goal is simple: make buying anywhere fast, effortless, and unified. Simplier gives merchants a complete checkout infrastructure that replaces fragmented integrations with a single end‑to‑end system. Through our Shopping Passport, shoppers enjoy a one‑click, remembered experience that works across brands, channels, and devices securely and seamlessly. Backed by leading investors, we’re scaling rapidly and redefining how the world transacts. Simplero isn’t just a product—it’s the foundation for a new era of connected commerce.

Role Overview

As Head of Business Development & Partnerships for Italy, you’ll lead Simpler’s expansion in this key market. Your primary mission is to drive market growth through strategic partnerships, develop key relationships with merchants, and work cross‑functionally to ensure that our product adapts to the unique needs of the Italian market. You’ll forge partnerships with industry players—including tech platforms, logistics companies, payment providers, and other strategic collaborators that can accelerate our growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive market growth by acquiring new merchants in Italy and ensuring they fully leverage Simpler’s platform.
• Build and nurture relationships with partners such as tech platforms, payment providers, logistics companies, and other industry players.
• Collaborate closely with the product team to tailor Simpler’s platform to meet the Italian market’s specific needs.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives with sales, marketing, and product teams to increase brand presence and product adoption.
• Leverage your network to accelerate growth and position Simpler as the go‑to checkout solution in Italy.

What You’ll Do

• Identify, pursue, and build key partnerships to scale Simpler in Italy beyond just product needs.
• Establish relationships with merchants, tech providers, and business partners to create a seamless ecosystem.
• Collaborate across teams to drive localisation efforts and ensure product adaptation to Italy’s requirements.
• Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and consumer behaviour to inform market strategy.

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or market expansion—ideally in e‑commerce, fintech, or related industries.
• Strong network of industry contacts across Italy (logistics, tech, finance, etc.).
• Ability to identify strategic opportunities for partnerships that go beyond immediate product needs.
• Fluency in Italian and English, excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• High‑growth startup, significant influence on Simpler’s success in Italy.
• Competitive salary, equity options, and performance‑based bonuses.
• Remote working flexibility with opportunities for travel.
• Top‑tier tech equipment and resources to support your success.