Business Development Manager – New Services
Reports To: COO
Location: Milan Hybrid (Via Vittorio Locchi 3, Milano)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
On behalf of our client, RE/MAX Italy, we are recruiting a Business Development Manager to lead the launch and growth of a new business line focused on ancillary services. This is a unique opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset to build something new within one of the world’s most recognised real estate brands.
You’ll take ownership of a new division from strategy to execution, with strong support from the leadership team, but the freedom to drive and shape its success.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Vision
- Build a full business plan for the new services division (market research, strategic positioning, financial forecasts).
- Define vision, KPIs, and milestones for scalable success.
- Identify service ideas that support the real estate agent and client journey.
Business Development & Partnerships
- Research customer needs and competitor offerings to shape the service portfolio.
- Initiate and manage partnerships (particularly with tech providers).
- Negotiate deals and drive early commercial traction.
Operations & Launch
- Establish workflows, tools, and internal processes for the new division.
- Ensure regulatory compliance in collaboration with RE/MAX Italy’s legal team.
- Launch and refine operational models for speed, efficiency, and scale.
Marketing & Branding
- Work closely with marketing to create the division’s identity, messaging, and campaigns.
- Support agent engagement and customer adoption through well-positioned communication.
Performance & Reporting
- Manage budgets, track financial results, and report to the COO.
- Adjust strategy as needed to meet targets and seize new opportunities.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or similar.
- Experience launching business units or startup-like projects.
- Confident in sales, negotiation, and external stakeholder management.
- Fluent in Italian and English.
- Skilled in planning, execution, and driving initiatives independently.
Why This Role?
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Long-term possibility of stock options tied to the success of the new division
- High-impact position with ownership and autonomy
- Opportunity to build something new within a trusted, global brand
- Supportive leadership and cross-functional collaboration
- Hybrid working model from the Milan HQ
About RE/MAX Italy
RE/MAX Italy is the Italian branch of the world’s largest real estate franchise network. Known for its innovation, agent-first approach, and trusted brand, RE/MAX continues to evolve its service offering, and this new role is central to that next step.