Business Development Manager

Company Overview

The employer is a Canterbury-based provider of electrical and building services with a broad multi-disciplinary offering. The business is known for delivering high-quality work across several sectors, with a strong focus on innovation, dependable execution, and a collaborative workplace. Team culture is an important part of the environment, with social activities, BBQs, and a supportive atmosphere highlighted as part of day-to-day life.

Role Summary

This position is for a proactive and commercially minded Business Development Manager who can connect sales goals with technical delivery. Rather than functioning as a standalone sales role, the position requires close partnership with department managers across multiple divisions to help turn opportunities into profitable work.

The main objective is to identify and win high-value business, with emphasis on projects and sectors that deliver stronger margins. You will also work from an existing pool of warm contacts while actively pursuing new opportunities in the market.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• You will operate in a highly integrated environment where business development and operations work together to ensure sold work is delivered effectively.
• A dedicated in-house marketing specialist will support your efforts with campaigns, lead generation, and pitch development.

Key Attributes Sought

• A strong prospecting mindset is essential, including comfort with cold outreach, relationship building, and self-generated business.
• Experience in electrical, construction, or building services is highly advantageous, as the role involves communicating confidently with clients and trades teams.
• You should be capable of assessing commercial opportunities and shaping sales activity around the most profitable areas.
• Success in this role depends on being collaborative and working well with operational leaders to maintain client satisfaction.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary between NZD 100,000 and NZD 110,000, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle plus standard work tools such as a phone and laptop.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• A positive culture with regular team events and an active social calendar.

Application Notes

Applicants should submit a CV along with a short cover letter explaining their relevant background and interest in the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer promotes equal opportunity hiring and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Education

Preferred education level: College/Pre-University.