Senior Business Development Manager
About this job
A Wellington Business is looking for Senior Business Development Managers who want to take the next step in their career by leading meaningful change, influence the direction of our business, and make their mark on the future of logistics in New Zealand.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead growth across strategically important customers, identifying opportunities, managing high-value bids and tenders, and driving new business that strengthens our national network.
Additionally, you will:
• Shape market strategy – develop and execute growth plans to enter new markets and expand share. • Drive commercial excellence – leverage analytics, CRM insights, and pricing strategy to maximise conversion and revenue. • Embed best practice – uplifting sales processes, pipeline management, and reporting across the business. • Collaborate cross-functionally – work closely with operations, finance, commercial, and IT teams to deliver seamless, value-driven solutions. • Mentor future talent – share your expertise and help grow sales capability across the national team.
Your Benefits
• A competitive sales incentive plan rewarding your impact. • Free staff car parking. • Access to our staff welfare trust will cover 80 percent of your medical bills up to 1500 per year. • Access to heavily discounted holiday homes across New Zealand.
We look after our people. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates success, has regular development conversations, and values great work, join us today and help lead the change!
Job Requirements
• Must have industry experience in transport and logistics, with proven success in national business development. • Exceptional negotiation skills • Strategic thinking and strong commercial acumen • Demonstrated success in winning and growing major accounts • Resilience, adaptability, and drive to succeed in a competitive market. • CRM experience, Salesforce desirable. • Must be able to pass Pre-employment checks will include an MOJ, Drug, Alcohol Testing, Medical Assessment and Reference Checking.
- Days of work
- Mon - Fri, standard office hours (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $125k - $135k (plus a car & bonuses)
- Job Category
- Research and Development Managers
- Career Level
- Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
- Driver Licence
- Not Required
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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To apply for this job please phone 0800 779 009 and quote Job ID 22974212
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