Business Development Specialist - Immersive VR Education

Role Overview

Mindflight7 NZ offers immersive virtual reality educational experiences to schools throughout New Zealand. We are seeking two part-time Business Development Specialists to expand our reach to more educational institutions. This position is tailored for seasoned professionals who require genuine scheduling flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify potential schools and initiate contact through personalised cold emails and phone outreach.
• Establish and nurture relationships with school principals and lead teachers to secure VR session bookings.
• Manage lead conversion over a typical decision-making period of 2 to 4 weeks.
• Maintain and monitor your sales pipeline while providing feedback and insights to the team.
• Collaborate within a team sales environment fostering joint efforts rather than independent work.

Distinctive Features

• Work aligned with school hours: no night or weekend shifts.
• Remote-first setup relying mainly on email and phone communication from home.
• Self-directed scheduling with a focus on results, not hours logged.
• Expected commitment of approximately 3 to 4 days weekly during school terms.
• Supportive team environment with another specialist position available.

Candidate Profile

• Possession of a formal qualification in any field.
• Experience in customer-facing roles such as sales, account management, or client services across industries.
• Excellent written communication skills capable of crafting effective emails.
• Self-driven and comfortable working independently.
• Genuine passion for education.
• Must hold a valid New Zealand driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle.

Additional advantages include: prior exposure to the education sector, experience in business-to-business sales, or a background in educational technology.

Ideal Candidates

This role suits parents re-entering the workforce, individuals changing careers, semi-retired professionals, or anyone with strong communication skills seeking meaningful work that accommodates personal life.

Note: No prior experience with VR or technology is required; comprehensive product training will be provided.

Position Details

• Location preference: Auckland, but applicants from other New Zealand regions are welcome.
• Work style: Flexible scheduling during school hours.
• Number of openings: 2.

Application Instructions

Please send a brief message explaining: 1) What attracts you to this role, 2) Your pertinent customer-facing experience, and 3) Any connection you have with education (optional) to the hiring team via email.

The emphasis is on relevant experience, positive attitude, communication ability, and sincere interest rather than a flawless resume.