Business Development Manager – New Vertical

Deliveroo

Business Development Manager expanding Deliveroo's grocery partnerships in Milan, Italy. Focusing on acquiring independent retailers and building strong business relationships to drive growth.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeMilan • 🇮🇹 ItalyMid-LevelSenior💰 €17,200 - €26,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales and business development capabilities, with a focus on relationship building and pipeline management in the grocery sector. Possesses excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively engage with partners and customers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Cycle ManagementLead GenerationRelationship BuildingCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

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Soft Skills

DriveEnthusiasmOrganisational SkillsSelf-Directed

Industry Keywords

Grocery MarketBusiness DevelopmentPipeline ManagementOnboardingOperationsMarketingAccount Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, prospect, and acquire new Grocery partners
Own the full sales cycle, from lead generation to launch
Build strong relationships with business owners and key decision-makers
Collaborate with Onboarding, Operations, Marketing, and Account Management teams
Track and manage your sales pipeline accordingly
Act as a local ambassador for Deliveroo

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong drive and enthusiasm for sales and business development
Confidence in dealing with partners and customers across all channels
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
A genuine curiosity about the Italian food and grocery market
Organised and self-directed in managing your own pipeline and priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare
Well-being
Parental leave
Pensions
Generous annual leave allowances