Business Development Manager

About the Company

Our client is an established creative, technology and performance marketing agency with more than 20 years of experience across New Zealand, Australia and Southeast Asia.

They partner with leading businesses across the automotive, lifestyle and leisure sectors, delivering tailored digital solutions that turn customer attention into measurable growth.

Their offering spans creative strategy, performance media, websites, analytics platforms and system integrations, supported by a collaborative and highly experienced regional team.

The Role

We’re looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager with a strong track record in new business sales and an interest in creative, digital media and technology solutions.

You’ll be responsible for identifying, prospecting and closing new business opportunities across automotive, lifestyle, leisure and other growing verticals.

You’ll engage with decision-makers at both a regional level, including dealership and retail networks, and a national level across major brands and distributors.

This is a genuine new-business role where you’ll open doors, build senior relationships and position the company’s services and technology as an essential part of clients’ marketing and retail operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers across marketing, operations and digital teams
• Present and pitch digital solutions, including websites, advertising platforms, analytics tools and system integrations
• Run a consultative sales process and tailor solutions to complex organisational needs
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop compelling proposals
• Represent the business at industry events, conferences and client meetings
• Maintain an accurate pipeline and report on deal progress and market insights

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success in a senior B2B sales or business development role
• Experience selling into automotive, lifestyle, leisure, retail networks or distributor-led businesses would be highly regarded
• Exposure to creative strategy, digital media, advertising, analytics or technology solutions
• Familiarity with CRM, DMS, LMS or similar sales and marketing platforms
• Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills
• Confidence engaging and presenting to senior stakeholders
• A proactive, strategic approach with a genuine drive to win new business

Why Join?

• Join an established, high-growth agency with a strong reputation in digital and automotive technology
• Sell a broad range of innovative solutions that deliver measurable customer and commercial value
• Enjoy flexible hybrid working within a collaborative and supportive regional team