Business Development Manager
A new role. A fresh opportunity. A chance to make your mark.
We are recruiting for a driven Business Development Manager to join our team based in Orewa, Auckland.
This is a newly created position, offering the right person the opportunity to take ownership of business development, build strong client relationships and play an important role in the company's continued growth.
THE ROLE
This is a hands-on, relationship-driven position for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities and winning new business.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify, direct and develop new business opportunities across New Zealand
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
- Generate, direct, develop and implement strategies and relationships with business owners, managers and key decision-makers
- Work autonomously, check in, meet and nurture clients and prospective clients to understand unique requirements
- Initiate and develop long-term client partnerships to maximise sales and customer loyalty
- Grow existing client relationships and identify new opportunities
- Maintain and manage a strong business development pipeline
- Work closely with the team to deliver the right solutions
- Direct, develop and implement strategies to build and maintain the highest standard for EmployMe's brand, image and reputation in the industry
- Undertake appropriate market research to identify and develop strategies for new trends and business opportunities
We're looking for a people's person and team player who is confident, commercially minded and genuinely enjoys building relationships. You may have a background in business development, sales, account management, automotive, retail or another relationship-focused commercial environment.
Minimum requirements:
- Minimum 3 years' relevant sales or business development experience
- Ability to travel throughout NZ and have the ability to have overnight stays if required
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence engaging with senior decision-makers
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- A proactive and self-motivated approach
- Excellent organisation and follow-through
- A genuine interest in the automotive industry
- A professional and personable approach
- A valid New Zealand driver's licence
WHY THIS ROLE?
It's an opportunity to build something from the ground up and have a genuine impact on the future growth of the business.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Develop and manage your own client portfolio
- Build a strong network across the industry
- Take ownership of your own business development activity
- Work alongside an experienced team
- Develop long-term relationships with key businesses
- Play a key role in the continued growth of the business
- Make the position your own within a newly created role
- Full time permanent position & guaranteed 30 hours a week
- Salary range is between $82,000 - $87,000 per annum
Ready for your next move? If this sounds like a role you could exceed at, we'd like to hear from you.