Business Development Manager - Bologna (12 months)

Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.

We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.

About the role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager based in Bologna.

This is a rare opportunity to become a founding and important member of a growing, well-funded company. You'll collaborate with Italy's most premium and regarded restaurants.

As a member of the regional sales team, you will report to the Sales Lead and your role will focus on developing new relationships with restaurants and stores.

What you'll be doing

• Map, prospect, pitch and close new restaurants across your region in an organised fashion. This means being an area-level expert including knowing the up-and-coming restaurants and which restaurants customers crave most

• Support partners in joining Deliveroo, providing the best experience to them

• Communicate (physical visits, email, calls, or social media) with restaurants to demonstrate Deliveroo technology

• Help restaurant owners/managers overcome any barriers or hesitations

• Attend restaurant and food meet-ups

Requirements

• You must be comfortable with targeting new business and have Sales Experience

• The job requires confidence or experience dealing with partners/customers, whether it be face-to-face, through phone or email

• Experience in demonstrating product and industry knowledge to clients

• You will need to be comfortable with negotiations

• Knowledge of the restaurant industry is a significant plus

• You will need to be tenacious

• Chinese language proficiency is a plus

Why Join Us?

At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters, solving real-world problems in a three-sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community builders and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to:

🔧 Make a visible impact every day Your work directly improves experiences for customers, partners and riders.

🌱 Learn fast in an entrepreneurial environment Work close to the market with autonomy, pace and real responsibility.

🧠 Build a career, not just a role Stretch yourself, develop new skills and grow as the business evolves.

🌎 Deliver together in an inclusive culture Collaborative, values-driven teams that support how you work best.

We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. Find more about how we hire here.

Compensation

• National Collective Agreement (CBA): CCNL Commercio e Terziario

• Classification Level: Livello 4

The total target compensation (OTE (On-Target Earnings, ovvero la retribuzione totale prevista al raggiungimento del 100% degli obiettivi) for this role is €35,200 – €44,000 gross per year, of which the base salary range is €17,200 – €26,000. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed above and is determined based on a number of job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

This position is not eligible for consideration for an equity/RSU grant.

To learn more about our benefits, please do not hesitate to bring this up with your Talent Acquisition Partner!