Business Development Master

Ambelievable; Town of Italy (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible training days

Sport activity allowance

Fresh fruit, coffee, and snacks

Job summary

A fast-growing sports-tech startup is seeking a Business Development lead to drive international growth by connecting with distributors and partners. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, fluency in English and Italian, and a proactive, strategic mindset. Responsibilities include managing the sales cycle, analyzing market trends, and preparing reports. The startup offers a dynamic environment, opportunities for professional growth, and various team activities. Frequent international travel is expected, and a passion for sports is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, or similar roles
• Experience in the sports industry or B2B distribution networks is a plus
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks
• Valid work permit for Italy.
• Passion for sport.
• Willing to work in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to distributors, wholesalers, and partners worldwide
• Manage the entire sales cycle: lead generation, prospecting, negotiation, closing, and follow-up
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with international partners
• Collaborate with Marketing to create presentations, brochures, and sales tools
• Analyze markets, competitors, and trends to identify new business opportunities
• Prepare reports, forecasts, and commercial documentation
• Attend trade shows and industry events when relevant

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Strong negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Results orientation

Proactive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Startup environment

Education

Bachelor Degree or Higher

Job description

We’re searching for a driven, ambitious teammate to help accelerate AMbelievable’s strong global growth and support our challenging international expansion targets.

As our Business Development lead, you’ll play a key role in expanding our international footprint by connecting with distributors, wholesalers, and strategic commercial partners around the world. You will own the full sales cycle, demonstrate strong strategic thinking, and apply both hard and soft negotiation skills to secure long‑term, high‑value partnerships.

This role involves frequent international travel, as you’ll be meeting partners, attending industry events, and opening new markets firsthand.

Customer Relationship

Personal Evolution

Autonomy

Administrative Work

Technical Expertise

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to distributors, wholesalers, and partners worldwide.
• Manage the entire sales cycle: lead generation, prospecting, negotiation, closing, and follow‑up.
• Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with international partners.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to create presentations, brochures, pitch decks, and sales tools.
• Analyze markets, competitors, and trends to identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare reports, forecasts, and commercial documentation.
• Attend trade shows and industry events when relevant

Must Have

• Bachelor Degree or Higher
• Fluent English and Italian
• Proactive attitude, strategic mindset, and strong results orientation.
• Valid work permit for Italy
• Passion for Sport.
• Willing to work in a Startup environment.

Nice to have

• 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, or similar roles.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• At least one additional language
• Highly creative and autonomous
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks.
• experience in the sports industry or B2B distribution networks.

What's great in the job?

• A key role in the international growth of an innovative sports-tech startup.
• A young, dynamic, and results-driven environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and real impact on the business.
• The chance to work on global projects and collaborate across departments.

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company while profiting from it.

Several activities are often organised all over the year, such as team building events, aperitivo time, and much more. All of them are optional though, you are -indeed- totally free to participate or not. We value your personal life, too.

Join a fast-growing startup, get a chance to scale up your position faster.

Trainings

Typically 12 days / year, including 6 of your choice -depending on the position

Sport Activity

Play any sport with colleagues, the bill is covered.

Eat & Drink

Water (sparkling or still) always on for everyone. Fruit, coffee and snacks may also be provided.