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Business Development Lead

Lightspeed CommerceMilan, ItalyOnsite

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About the role

This is a brand-new, stand-alone role with
huge potential for growth and future opportunities. As our first dedicated Business Development Team Lead  (SD TL) in Italy, you'll play a key role in driving revenue growth by generating and qualifying leads for our sales team. You’ll be the first point of contact that potential customers have with NuORDER by Lightspeed, and this position is a springboard for even greater things to come—including the chance to build and lead your own team in the future.

What you'll be doing


  • Drive business growth across Europe, with a focus on the UK, Scandinavia, Italy, and France.
  • Connect with key executives from top fashion brands in Europe—your role will be all about building relationships with decision-makers.
  • Identify customer needs and assess how NuORDER could be a perfect solution for them.
  • Prospect, engage, nurture, and qualify leads through phone, email, and LinkedIn outreach.
  • Handle inbound leads, qualify them, and route them to the right internal teams.
  • Collaborate closely with the Account Executive team on discovery calls and pipeline management.
  • Assist in building the European SDR team, including recruiting, training, and managing new team members as we scale.
  • Represent NuORDER at industry events—from pre-event outreach to post-event follow-ups, you'll be making an impact.
  • Work with management to refine outreach strategies, messaging, and new ways to grow our sales pipeline.

And a little extra...


  • Work cross-functionally with marketing to develop campaigns and events.
  • Collaborate with the retail team on cross-selling and upselling opportunities.

What you need to bring


  • Proven experience having worked in roles that interact regularly with senior leadership.
  • Experience in Fashion & Wholesale is a must.
  • Proven track record in a target-driven environment—you love hitting your goals!
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and strong listening abilities.
  • A positive, curious, and results-driven mindset—you're always looking for new ways to succeed.
  • Outgoing, self-starter attitude—you're ready to take initiative and make things happen.
  • Receptive to feedback and always eager to improve.
  • Fluent in English,Italian and/or French
  • A knack for consistency—you follow through and ensure things get done.

What’s in it for you?


Come live the
Lightspeed experience—where we’re building a future together.

  • Work in a truly flexible environment that allows you to balance your career and personal life.
  • Genuine career growth—this is just the beginning, with plenty of opportunities to grow within the company.
  • Join a lean, dynamic team that’s big enough for growth but small enough for you to make a real impact.
  • A competitive Lightspeed share scheme—because we’re all owners in this journey.

And, of course, a benefits package that keeps you happy, healthy, and (not) hungry.Sound exciting? If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of something big, we want to hear from you!Apply now and let’s make amazing things happen together! -

Please send in your resume in English


#LI-FD1To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?


Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:


Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD).

With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.Lightspeed handles your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Statement.

Life at Lightspeed Commerce

We are bringing cities and communities to life by powering independent businesses. We're more than just a high-tech point of sale. We provide our customers with a simple way to build, manage and grow their retail, restaurant or eCommerce business, and create a best-in-class customer experience. Our end-to-end solutions unify inventory, customer management, sales and analytics across all channels, in-store and online. Want to help in our mission? Join the Lightspeed team in one of our offices across the globe ? Montréal, London, Amsterdam, Ghent, Ottawa, Paris, Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Inclusive environment that inspires the team to do their best work- Fastpaced, high-growth company with opportunities for professional growth and development- Diverse and inclusive workplace within a supportive Lightspeed family- Collaborative culture fostering individual success- Exposure to modern technology and skillset expansion- Opportunities to make a difference in merchants' businesses- Access to LinkedIn Learning, volunteer day, and Lightspeed RSU Program- Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy and Flexible Working Policy- Health Insurance and Wellness Benefits- Building communities through commerce
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