**About Simpler**:
At Simpler, we’re building the **infrastructure layer of commerce**: - the system that powers how payments, shipping, and identity connect at the point of purchase. Our goal is simple: make buying anywhere - online, in-store, or through any channel - fast, effortless, and unified.
Simpler gives merchants a **complete checkout infrastructure** that replaces fragmented integrations with a single, end-to-end system. Through our **Shopping Passport**, shoppers enjoy a one-click, remembered experience that works across brands, channels, and devices - securely and seamlessly.
Backed by leading investors, we’re scaling rapidly and redefining how the world transacts. Simpler isn’t just a product - it’s the foundation for a new era of connected commerce. **Role Overview**:
As **Head of Business Development & Partnerships** for Italy, you’ll lead Simpler’s expansion in this key market. Your primary mission will be to drive market growth through **strategic partnerships**, develop key relationships with merchants, and work cross-functionally to ensure that our product adapts to the unique needs of the Italian market. You’ll help forge **partnerships with industry players** that could include tech platforms, logistics companies, payment providers, or other strategic collaborators that can accelerate our growth. **Key Responsibilities**: - **Drive Market Growth**: Lead efforts to acquire new merchants in Italy, ensuring they fully leverage Simpler’s platform to streamline checkout and boost conversions.
- **Strategic Partnerships**: Build and nurture relationships with a range of partners - tech platforms, payment providers, logistics companies, and other industry players - who can help us scale in Italy.
- **Market Adaptation**:



Collaborate closely with the product team to ensure Simpler’s platform is tailored to meet the specific needs of the Italian market.
- **Cross-Functional Leadership**: Work with sales, marketing, and product teams to execute strategies that increase Simpler’s brand presence and product adoption.
- **Industry Networking**: Leverage your network to open doors, accelerate growth, and position Simpler as the go-to checkout solution in Italy. **What Will You Do?** - Identify, pursue, and build key partnerships that will help Simpler grow and scale in Italy, beyond just product needs.
- Establish relationships with merchants, tech providers, and business partners, creating a seamless ecosystem for Simpler’s adoption.
- Collaborate across teams to drive localisation efforts and make sure the product adapts to Italy’s unique market requirements.
- Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and consumer behaviour to inform market strategy. **Preferred Skills**: - Proven experience in **business development**, **partnerships**, or market expansion, ideally in e-commerce, fintech, or related industries.
- Strong **network of industry contacts** across Italy - whether in logistics, tech, finance, or related sectors.
- Ability to **identify strategic opportunities** for partnerships that go beyond immediate product needs and impact broader growth.
- Fluent in **Italian** and **English**, with excellent communication and negotiation skills. **Benefits**: - Join a high-growth startup and have a significant influence on Simpler’s success in Italy.
- Competitive salary, equity options, and performance-based bonuses.
- Remote working flexibility with opportunities for travel.
- Top-tier tech equipment and resources to support your success.

📌 Head of Business Development & Partnerships - Italy (Remote) (Milano)
🏢 Simpler
📍 Milano