Retail Expansion Lead - Italy

Bounce Inc.; Bologna; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Bounce Inc. is seeking a Retail Expansion Lead in Italy to drive the growth of retail locations. The role involves sourcing, negotiating leases, and managing site construction for Bounce’s retail expansion, ensuring operational readiness and strategic growth across key areas.

Servizi

Flexible working hours

Travel opportunities

Competenze

• Proven experience in full-cycle B2B sales and real estate acquisition.
• Native or deep knowledge of target cities in Italy.
• Charismatic and persuasive in face-to-face engagements.

Mansioni

• Identify and secure prime retail locations for strategic initiatives in Italy.
• Negotiate competitive lease terms, pricing, and contractual agreements.
• Oversee the selection and management of local construction teams.

Conoscenze

B2B sales

Real estate acquisition

Networking

Negotiation

Project management

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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