Business Development Manager

About the Employer

The hiring company is a respected Canterbury-based provider of electrical and building services, delivering integrated solutions across multiple sectors. The organisation places a strong emphasis on innovation, consistent quality, and a highly collaborative workplace. Team culture is a major part of the environment, with social activities, BBQs, and strong internal support forming part of day-to-day life.

Role Overview

This opportunity is for a commercially minded and proactive Business Development Manager to take ownership of growth across a premium territory in Canterbury. The position goes beyond traditional sales: you will connect client-facing opportunities with internal technical capability, working closely with specialist department managers across several divisions.

Your core focus will be on winning high-value work, prioritising sectors and projects that deliver stronger margins. You will step into an established pool of warm customers that needs ongoing relationship management, while also building new opportunities through active market prospecting.

What Makes This Position Stand Out

• You will work in a tightly connected environment where sales and operations are aligned, helping ensure commitments made to customers are delivered effectively by the wider team.
• Support is available from an in-house marketing specialist, who will assist with campaign development, lead generation, and sharpening your sales approach.

Key Focus Areas

• Generate new business through direct outreach, relationship building, and persistent prospecting.
• Develop and grow accounts within an existing warm client base.
• Target projects and sectors with the best commercial return.
• Partner with internal delivery teams to align customer expectations with operational delivery.
• Work alongside department managers across multiple service divisions to support business growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• You have a strong hunting mindset and are comfortable initiating contact, making cold calls, and opening doors with new prospects.
• Experience in electrical, construction, or building services will be a significant advantage.
• You can think strategically and assess where the highest-margin opportunities lie.
• You work well in a collaborative setting and enjoy partnering with operational leaders to keep clients satisfied.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base pay in the range of NZ$100,000 to NZ$110,000, depending on experience.
• A company vehicle is included.
• Tools of trade are provided, including a phone and laptop.
• Comprehensive medical insurance is part of the package.
• A positive workplace culture with frequent team events and an active social calendar.

Application Notes

Applicants should submit a CV along with a short cover letter describing their relevant experience. The employer encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in hiring.

Additional Information

The role is based in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand and is a full-time, onsite position. The company values impact, collaboration, and ownership of results.