Business Development Lead

Join the team at Mainland Truss and Frame – Business Development Lead
Invercargill | Full-time, Permanent

We Work as a Team | We Act with Integrity | We Strive for Excellence

Mainland Frame and Truss are proudly New Zealand owned and operated, with over 50 years in the building industry we specialise in manufacturing high-quality pre-nailed timber wall frames and roof trusses to exact specifications. Our reputation has been built on solid service, precision, and a team-first attitude. With a brand-new purpose-built Frame and Truss Plant in Kennington and a growing workload, we are looking for a reliable, motivated individual to join our team.

At Mainland Frame and Truss, we offer stable, year-round employment with a guaranteed 40 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday, and we value reliability and teamwork. You will be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team that works hard, looks out for each other, and takes pride in delivering a top-quality product. We have a long-serving leadership team with knowledge aplenty, and we can offer opportunities for growth and development in the role as our operations expand. We are a company that cares about doing the right thing — for our people, our customers, and our community, on time, every time.

Working closely with our Branch Manager, we are looking for someone to lead the sales of our finished product in the Southland and Otago region (and further if the opportunity arises!).

The core responsibilities of the Business Development Lead will include:

• Drive the sales of our frames and trusses into the southern regions
• Plan and deliver market support to achieve our sales and growth targets
• Identifying emerging opportunities to continue to grow our business
• Maintain strong and trusted partnerships with merchants, builders, architects and other external stakeholders
• Work with the Branch Manager to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to enhance brand recognition and market presence

Our ideal candidate:

We are fortunate enough to have a team of passionate, experienced and positive people working at Mainland Frame & Truss. Therefore, it is really important to us that you will have not only proven sales experience and potentially industry knowledge, but you will also be aligned with our values. Our ideal candidate will be dependable, a great communicator, honest, motivated, and above all else, take pride in themselves, their role, and the company they work for. Afterall, you will be representing our dedicated team and our industry-leading products wherever you go!

For more information about this position please contact our Branch Manager, Hamish at [email protected].

with your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for our team and how this role aligns with your experience, aspirations, and long-term career goals. Please note all applications must be submitted online, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Mainland Truss & Frame is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive workplace. The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and drug test and participate in ongoing health monitoring and drug testing as required.

• Full Time
• Application Closes 25 Sep 2026
• Southland - Invercargill
• OnSite