Business Development Manager | Brand Activations & Exhibitions

This is your opportunity to join a premium, innovative manufacturer that designs and delivers high-end, custom-built branded environments—from striking trade show displays to large-scale outdoor activations.

🌟The Opportunity

Our client is a creative manufacturing specialist in temporary branded environments—think bespoke pop-ups, experiential activations, exhibitions, and field-day displays. They turn bold ideas into immersive 3D experiences that help top brands captivate their audiences.

To fuel continued growth, they’re seeking a sales-driven Business Development Manager to uncover new leads, win clients, and grow revenue across both B2B and agency channels.

Based in West Auckland, the business is well-established, successful, and expanding. You’ll be backed by a talented team of Project Managers and creatives who handle design and delivery—freeing you to focus on what you do best: forging relationships and securing new business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prospect and build new client relationships across corporate, agency, FMCG, retail, and corporate venues or event centre's

• Pitch creative display and activation concepts—both indoor and outdoor

• Work closely with in-house design and project teams to develop tailored solutions

• Attend client meetings, industry events, expos, and field days to grow the network

• Manage the sales process from lead generation through to closing deals

• Provide ongoing account support, ensuring clients come back again and again

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development in solution-based sales

• Proven experience in events, experiential marketing, displays, custom-built solutions, or similar industries

• A hunter mindset – confident in prospecting, cold calling, and opening new business opportunities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong internal reporting capabilities

• Professional, engaging presentation skills with the ability to influence and inspire

• A genuine passion for branding, creativity, and delivering exceptional client experiences

• Natural energy, charisma, and the ability to build rapport with both corporate and agency stakeholders

• Self-driven and motivated, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team

• A positive attitude, strong negotiation skills, tenacity, and a proven ability to close deals

• A full New Zealand driver’s license and flexibility to travel to nationwide events on occasions

Why Apply?

• Sell premium, design-led experiences that are creative, impactful, and stand out from the crowd

• Be part of a passionate, high-performing team known for delivering quality and excellence

• Enjoy a fun, social, and supportive work environment

• Work on a diverse range of projects—every activation is unique

• Benefit from a flexible working environment, based in West Auckland

• Strong support structure, with dedicated Project Managers handling execution and delivery

• Competitive base salary plus vehicle allowance

📩 How to Apply

Please send your CV (in Word format if possible) via the Apply Now button.
Your contact for this role is Chanelle Bryan, Kings Recruitment.
📧 chanelle@kingsrecruitment.co.nz | ☎ 09 600 5151

Please note:

• A Full NZ Driver’s Licence is essential

• Only applicants with valid NZ working rights will be considered

• We are unable to respond to all applicants, but those shortlisted will be contacted within 7 working days