
Business Development Manager - Como FTC (12 months) at Deliveroo (Como, Italy)
Deliveroo· Como, Italy· €17k–€44k·
Role details
Healthcare · Well-Being Programs · Parental Leave · Pensions · Generous Annual Leave · Time Off For Charitable Causes
Deliveroo at a glance
A hyperlocal three-sided marketplace connecting consumers, restaurants and grocers, and riders to deliver food and local goods in under 30 minutes.
Deliveroo runs a hyperlocal three-sided marketplace that connects consumers, restaurants and grocers, and self-employed riders to deliver food and local goods in under 30 minutes. Its machine-learning logistics engine (Frank) matches riders to orders neighbourhood by neighbourhood across 10 markets and 160,000+ partners.
N/A (public via 2021 LSE IPO, then acquired) raised · latest: Acquired by DoorDash · $3.9B cash · completed October 2025 · backed by DoorDash, Inc. (acquirer, 2025)
Summary
Join Deliveroo's regional sales team in Como to map, prospect, and close new restaurant partnerships. You will demonstrate technology, negotiate deals, and support partners while acting as an area-level expert in the local food industry.
Job description
Why Deliveroo
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 Como.
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
Workplace & Benefits
At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.
Our Global Structure
Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team.
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!
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong.
We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, s
Why work at Deliveroo
- Culture: Values-driven, innovative, and inclusive – Employee Resource Groups, regular social events, and a focus on career-defining work.
- Work environment: Offices across the UK (London HQ, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester) with excellent kit for remote work and a parent-friendly culture.
- Benefits (UK):
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with tenure; one paid volunteer day per year.
- Competitive compensation, annual cash bonus, sign-on bonus, relocation support, and up to 5% matched pension.
- Equity awards for eligible roles.
- Private healthcare (single cover funded), gym access (HQ on-site, discounted external), wellbeing apps (LesMills+, Strava, Headspace, Yogaia) via GymPass.
- Life assurance, discounted dental, critical illness cover, travel insurance.
- Free Deliveroo Plus (free delivery), team lunches from local restaurants.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans, free mortgage advice.
- Excellent learning & development via RooLearn platform.
- Engineering culture: Tackle complex scale and machine learning problems coordinating millions of real-time interactions across a three-sided marketplace.