Business Development Manager (Italy)

As a Business Development Manager at The Trading Pit (TTP), you will play a key role in expanding our global network of affiliates, academies, and partners to drive trader acquisition and revenue growth. You’ll represent one of the fastest-growing proprietary trading ecosystems in the world — built on transparency, opportunity, and performance.
This position reports to the Head of Business Development and can be based in one of our hubs (Cyprus, Spain, or remote, depending on region).

You will:
- Develop and grow partnerships: Identify, attract, and onboard new affiliates, trading academies, and influencer partners in your region to promote TTP’s proprietary trading programs (Futures, CFDs, Stocks, and upcoming asset classes).
- Manage and nurture existing partners: Strengthen relationships with current affiliates and academies through consistent communication, performance analysis, and tailored commercial strategies.
- Negotiate and finalize deals: Handle partnership contracts, commission structures, and special terms aligned with TTP’s affiliate policies and business objectives.
- Monitor and optimize performance: Track regional KPIs, analyze partner performance, and collaborate with the marketing and risk teams to improve conversion and retention.
- Combat fraud and misuse: Identify suspicious activity, ensure compliance with TTP’s ethical trading and promotional standards, and maintain a high-quality partner portfolio.
- Represent TTP globally: Attend local and international affiliate events, expos, and conferences to promote TTP’s brand and attract high-value partners.
- Collaborate across teams: Work closely with Marketing, Operations, and Product to ensure localized campaigns, relevant content, and consistent messaging in your region.
- Contribute strategically: Provide regional market insights and competitor intelligence to shape TTP’s business development strategy.

What makes you a great fit:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, affiliate marketing, or partnership management — ideally within proprietary trading, FX/CFD brokerage, or fintech.
- Proven network: Established relationships with trading academies, influencers, and affiliate marketers in your region is a strong advantage.
- Analytical mindset: Experience working with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce), performance tracking tools, and Excel for KPI reporting.
- Negotiation & sales skills: Confident communicator with the ability to present value propositions, negotiate commercial terms, and close win–win partnerships.
- Cultural intelligence: Understanding of local business culture, online marketing practices, and community engagement styles.
- Languages: Proficiency in English (mandatory) and Italian.
- Personal traits: Self-driven, results-oriented, and proactive with strong ownership and initiative — true to TTP’s core values.

Nice to have:
- Background in trading, financial education, or affiliate marketing within the prop trading or brokerage industry.
- Familiarity with affiliate tracking systems (e.g., Cellxpert, Everflow) and campaign analytics tools.
- Experience managing influencer or performance-based marketing collaborations.
- Understanding of Futures, CFDs, and Stock trading instruments.

What we offer:
- Competitive fixed salary + performance-based commission and bonus structure.
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-scaling global prop trading company.
- Supportive, transparent, and multicultural team environment.
- Continuous learning opportunities — access to trading education, internal training, and professional development.
- Health insurance and additional benefits depending on location.
Flexibility to work remotely 
- Opportunities to attend leading affiliate and trading industry events globally.