Business Development Manager - Drive Growth in Christchurch, New Zealand

About Thryv

Thryv has a rich legacy spanning over 125 years, assisting local small businesses to compete effectively. Starting from print directories and evolving into a modern AI-powered platform, Thryv empowers small business owners to grow through digital marketing solutions. Our clients include plumbers, salon owners, family restaurants, and more, each looking to enhance their online presence and customer engagement despite limited resources.

Our culture values accountability, authentic relationships, and prioritizing client success. We encourage team ownership, mutual support, and celebrate achievements together.

The Opportunity

This exclusively field-based sales position in Christchurch entails engaging face-to-face with potential clients daily. Activities include door-to-door outreach, cold calling, and meeting business owners to offer tailored digital marketing solutions such as SEO, AEO, SEM, and social media packages. You will independently manage sales pipelines and close deals from initial contact through onboarding without constant supervision.

Job Responsibilities

• Generate leads through daily prospecting and cold calling efforts to build a robust sales pipeline.
• Conduct door-to-door visits and network actively within the Christchurch area to connect with business owners in need of digital solutions.
• Engage in direct client meetings to understand their challenges and present customized digital marketing offerings.
• Oversee the entire sales lifecycle from prospecting to closing and client onboarding.
• Consistently meet or surpass monthly new business sales targets.
• Strategically plan and manage your assigned territory, including scheduling and pipeline management.
• Maintain precise records of activities and communicate results to the Account Director.
• Stay informed about product updates, competitive market trends, and developments within the small-medium business sector.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated success in B2B sales with a proven track record in the field.
• Experience or familiarity with digital marketing concepts such as SEO, AEO, SEM, and social media is highly advantageous but not mandatory.
• Ability to independently generate cold leads and close sales without supervision.
• Comfortable with daily door-knocking and cold calling techniques.
• Strong consultative selling skills with focus on understanding client needs and aligning solutions effectively.
• Self-motivated with excellent time and territory management skills.
• Technologically savvy and capable of confidently presenting digital platforms to clients.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Unlimited earning potential driven directly by your sales performance.
• Autonomy over your territory and flexible scheduling including work-from-home days when off the road.
• The chance to offer meaningful digital solutions that genuinely benefit small businesses.
• Clear growth trajectories based on individual performance rather than fixed timelines.
• A supportive and celebratory company culture that invests in employee success.
• Comprehensive training, ongoing product knowledge updates, and mentorship from day one.

Recruitment Process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and strong candidates are interviewed promptly. Interviews occur face-to-face, with offers and onboarding progressing continuously without waiting for a final deadline.

Upcoming training commencement dates in 2026 are 24 August and 21 September. Note that after September 2026, the next intake will be postponed to 2027, so early applications are encouraged for timely placement.

Contact

For further information, contact Jack Foulger, Talent Acquisition Partner, via phone at 0494 629 090 or email at jack.foulger@thyrv.com.