Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Architect & Client Relationships.

Jeffery Construction | Grey Lynn, Auckland.

Jeffery Construction is seeking a highly personable and commercially minded Business Development Manager to help develop the next stage of our architectural construction business.

We specialise in high-quality architectural residential construction and are looking for someone who can strengthen our existing industry relationships, create new opportunities, and ensure Jeffery Construction is involved in the right projects at the earliest possible stage.

The Role

This is a relationship-focused business development position rather than a traditional sales role.

You will work closely with the Director and utilise Jeffery Construction's existing network of architects, designers and industry contacts to identify upcoming projects and create opportunities for the business.

Your focus will be on initiating relationships and conversations, arranging meetings, staying close to architects and potential clients, and positioning Jeffery Construction to be considered for suitable upcoming projects.

Once an opportunity progresses to a more detailed commercial or construction discussion, the Director and relevant employees will become directly involved with working alongside you to develop the opportunity through to securing the project.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with architects, designers and other industry professionals.
• Proactively engaging with Jeffery Construction's existing architectural network.
• Identifying upcoming architectural residential projects before they reach the tender or construction stage.
• Arranging introductory meetings between Jeffery Construction, architects and prospective clients.
• Regularly meeting with architectural practices and maintaining an active presence within the architectural and design community.
• Developing new relationships with architects and designers whose work aligns with Jeffery Construction.
• Maintaining consistent follow-up with prospective projects and industry contacts.
• Tracking potential projects and maintaining a clear pipeline of future opportunities.
• Working closely with the Director as opportunities progress towards pricing, negotiation and contract award.
• Representing Jeffery Construction professionally within the architectural and construction industries.

Who We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in someone who genuinely enjoys architecture and design, and can comfortably engage with architects about their work.

You may already work within architecture, design, construction or property, or you may have studied architecture and discovered that your strengths lie more in people, relationships and commercial opportunities than traditional architectural practice.

An architecture graduate or someone with architectural study or industry experience could be particularly well suited to this position.

The successful candidate is likely to be:

• Confident and highly personable.
• Naturally good at developing professional relationships.
• Genuinely interested in architecture and design.
• Comfortable initiating conversations and arranging meetings.
• Professionally presented and credible when dealing with architects and high-end residential clients.
• Persistent without being overly sales-driven.
• Organised and disciplined with follow-up.
• Commercially aware and motivated by results.
• Comfortable working directly with the business owner.
• Capable of representing Jeffery Construction and its reputation in the market.

Previous business development experience would be advantageous, but it is not essential. For the right person, an understanding of architecture, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build genuine relationships may be more important.

Remuneration

The position will include a base salary together with a performance-based commission structure.

Commission will be linked directly to projects successfully secured through your business development activity and calculated as a percentage of the project's contract value.

This creates significant earning potential for someone capable of developing a strong pipeline of architectural construction opportunities.

Why Jeffery Construction?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of business development within an established architectural construction company rather than simply stepping into a conventional sales position.

You will have access to existing industry relationships and work directly with the Director to turn those relationships into future projects.

For someone who loves architecture, enjoys meeting people and has a strong commercial instinct, the role offers an unusual opportunity to combine all three.

To register your interest or apply, please email [email protected]