Business Developer Italy
Pubblicato il 21-10-2026 - Stride (formerly CentralApp) in Roma
Stride (formerly CentralApp) is a SaaS startup revolutionising websites and online marketing for SMEs. Our platform helps 4,000+ restaurants, hotels, shops and salons across Europe manage their online presence effortlessly. We partner with industry leaders such as TheFork, Google, BNP Paribas Fortis and Deliveroo to deliver outstanding digital experiences. Today we're entering a new chapter: a pivot toward an AI-powered website builder.
As a Business Developer, you'll sell effectively using cutting-edge tools and become a key member of a fast-growing international startup.
Your role will be to develop new relationships with restaurants and hotels across Italy (mainly via video calls, occasionally in person). As part of the Business Development team, you'll own the overall performance of a territory in the Italian market and be a true ambassador of the solution.
Your missions: Relentlessly prospect new clients across every channel (phone, email, field, WhatsApp, events), leveraging your prospecting, networking and referral skills. Make the Stride platform shine , positioning it as the must-have tool for entrepreneurs. Collaborate with our internal teams to ensure a smooth, seamless client experience, from first contact through signature and the start of onboarding.
Champion our partners: keep active communication and take part in field events/actions with local partners and system integrators.
Stay close to the field: gather valuable market insights and help shape our offering around the needs of local Italian clients.
Become
Stride's ambassador in the Italian market and proudly carry our mission: making digital accessible and powerful for every SME.
Passionate about the restaurant and hospitality world: always on top of trends and you know where to find the best spots. A solid understanding of how local businesses work and the challenges they face. We're here to support them.
Driven by human interaction , whatever the channel, and eager to help entrepreneurs grow. An attentive listener with contagious energy. A talent for explaining complex tech concepts clearly and engagingly, making technology accessible to everyone.
Remarkable autonomy and rigour , while welcoming constructive feedback in a spirit of continuous improvement.
Native or fluent in Italian is essential; a good command of English is indispensable. Additional languages are a plus. Previous experience in hospitality/restaurant or in SaaS for local businesses is an appreciated asset.
An international team of entrepreneurs.
Uncapped commissions from your very first sale : up to 150% of the monthly subscription and up to 75% of the setup fee for every client you sign.
A guaranteed fixed rate : €9/hour, rising to €10/hour after 6 months, so you can build with peace of mind.
A tempo parziale freelance role : around 80 hours a month, fully remote, with flexible hours.
A recognised product that helps restaurants and hotels grow, continuously improved by a passionate team.