Retail Expansion Lead - Italy

Bounce Inc.; Belluno; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Bounce Inc., a global luggage storage marketplace, is seeking a Retail Expansion Lead in Italy. This role involves sourcing and negotiating new retail spaces, managing the lifecycle of expansion projects, and collaborating with construction teams to set up locations. Ideal candidates will bring strong B2B sales experience, be comfortable with local networking, and possess construction knowledge.

Competenze

• Proven experience in full-cycle B2B sales and real estate acquisition.
• Native or deep local knowledge of target cities.
• Comfortable with frequent domestic and international travel.

Mansioni

• Identify and secure prime retail locations for strategic initiatives.
• Negotiate competitive lease terms and oversee the site setup.
• Conduct outbound sales to generate real estate leads.

Conoscenze

B2B sales

Negotiation

Construction knowledge

Networking

Strategic planning

Descrizione del lavoro

Bounce is a global luggage storage marketplace transforming the way people travel and explore. With over 20,000+ trusted partners in 100+ countries, Bounce connects travelers with local businesses offering secure, on-demand storage solutions—letting travelers experience cities freely, without being weighed down by their belongings. Serving over 2 million active customers, Bounce simplifies journeys, providing travelers with the freedom to explore.

Bounce is fast-paced, experimental, and committed to innovation. We move quickly, test boldly, and adapt rapidly. If you're passionate about making tangible impacts in a collaborative and energetic environment, Bounce is the perfect platform for you. Proudly backed by top-tier Silicon Valley investors including Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and Sapphire, Bounce was named the fastest-growing travel company in the USA by Inc5000 in 2024. (Learn more about Bounce's Series B, Japan Expansion)

About the role

We’re looking for a Retail Expansion Lead - Italy to drive the growth of our strategic real estate locations. You’ll source, negotiate, and launch new Bounce retail spaces, leading the entire lifecycle from lead generation to the final site setup, including overseeing construction and operational readiness.

• This is a 6-month contract with the potential for extension.

Your responsibilities

Identify and secure prime retail locations suitable for our strategic initiatives in Italy

Actively network with real estate agencies, landlords, hotels, and commercial property owners

Explore high-traffic areas to identify spaces

Conduct outbound sales, leveraging local marketing agencies to generate real estate leads

Execute cold calls, email campaigns, and face-to-face outreach

Site Evaluation & Negotiation

Review and assess location viability, preparing detailed site reports

Negotiate competitive lease terms, pricing, and contractual agreements

Confirm feasibility and prepare construction plans, blueprints, and video materials for design agency coordination

Oversee the selection and management of local construction teams

Handle installation of custom signage, lockers, cameras, internet, and security systems

Your Profile

Native or deep local knowledge and connections within target cities

Proven experience in full-cycle B2B sales and real estate acquisition, ideally within small retail environments

Construction knowledge with the capability to oversee physical installations

Comfortable with frequent domestic and international travel

Demonstrated grit, agility, and a self-starter mentality, comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving initiatives forward

Charismatic and persuasive in face-to-face engagements

Self-starter who thrives in autonomous, results-driven roles

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