Build and grow The Arch Club partner network across Italy — from selected hotels to restaurants, bars and nightlife.
The Arch is an international, invitation-based digital members club and a curated network of exceptional clubs, hotels, restaurants and lifestyle venues. Our members receive access to selected benefits, special conditions and exclusive experiences with our partners.
As we continue our international expansion, we are looking for an ambitious and well-connected Country Manager Italy (m/f/d) to lead our growth across the Italian market.
You will take ownership of an entire market, establish meaningful relationships and help shape the future of a growing international brand.
Your responsibilities
- Take responsibility for launching, developing and growing The Arch in the Italian market
- Develop and execute a country-wide partnership and market-entry strategy
- Identify relevant cities, destinations and commercial opportunities across Italy
- Research and acquire selected hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, beach clubs and lifestyle venues
- Build direct relationships with owners, founders, managing directors and relevant decision-makers
- Present The Arch and its partnership model to potential partners
- Negotiate member benefits, commercial terms and partnership agreements
- Manage prospective partners from initial contact and presentation through to successful onboarding
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing partners
- Identify opportunities to introduce The Arch to potential members, communities and corporate networks
- Represent The Arch at industry events and relevant networking opportunities
- Build relationships with brands, ambassadors, entrepreneurs and local personalities
- Monitor local hospitality, travel, nightlife and lifestyle trends
- Maintain all acquisition and partnership activities in the CRM system
- Provide regular reports on the partnership pipeline, market development and performance
Your profile
- Several years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships or market expansion
- Ideally, professional experience in premium hospitality, travel, nightlife or lifestyle
- A strong network within the Italian hospitality, entertainment or lifestyle industries
- Proven experience in building partnerships and closing commercial agreements
- An established understanding of Italy’s leading cities, destinations and hospitality landscape
- Confident communication and strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Experience working directly with owners, founders and senior decision-makers
- An entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to develop a market independently
- A structured, reliable and results-oriented way of working
- Comfortable working remotely within an international environment
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout Italy
- Native-level or business-fluent Italian
- Very good written and spoken English
- German language skills are an advantage
What we offer
- The opportunity to actively shape an exceptional brand
- Significant creative freedom and short decision-making processes
- An inspiring environment at the intersection of community, culture, hospitality and business
- Access to an exciting network of members, partners and personalities
- Varied projects and exclusive events
- An ambitious, welcoming and entrepreneurial team
- Attractive compensation and individual development opportunities
- Flexible working hours and a Patron Club membership
Application
Would you like to help develop The Arch with your ideas, sense of style and enthusiasm for exceptional communities? We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV, earliest possible start date and salary expectations, through our application system.
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